Melania Girl

Popularity: #751 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: meh-LAH-nee-ah /mɛˈlɑːniə/

Origin: Greek; Latin

Meaning: Greek: 'black' or 'dark'; Latin: 'the one who is strong'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Melania has its roots in the ancient Greek word 'melas,' meaning 'black' or 'dark.' This etymology is reflected in the Greek feminine form 'Melania,' which has been used since antiquity. The name was adopted into Latin as 'Melania,' where it maintained its original meaning.

The transition into English occurred through the influence of Latin during the Middle Ages, particularly as classical texts were translated and disseminated throughout Europe. The name has been associated with various historical and religious figures, contributing to its endurance in the Western naming tradition.

One notable historical milestone is the existence of Saint Melania the Elder, a prominent figure in early Christianity who lived in the 4th century. She was known for her piety and charitable works, and her legacy was further propagated by her granddaughter, Saint Melania the Younger, who lived in the 5th century.

Both saints were venerated in the Christian tradition, particularly in the Eastern Orthodox Church, which helped to solidify the name's significance in religious contexts. The name Melania also appears in various historical texts and hagiographies, which contributed to its recognition and usage in medieval Europe.

Culturally, the name Melania has been associated with themes of beauty and darkness, often symbolizing depth and mystery. This duality has allowed the name to resonate in various artistic and literary works throughout history.

Additionally, the diminutive form 'Mel' has emerged in some cultures, providing a more casual or affectionate variant of the name. Overall, Melania's rich etymological background, historical significance through saints, and cultural associations have contributed to its lasting presence in the lexicon of names.

Famous people named Melania

In this section, you will find notable people named Melania. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Melania who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Melania who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Melania Trump is a former First Lady of the United States best known for her role during Donald Trump's presidency and her work on the Be Best initiative.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Melania, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MilenaMirellaMarinaMilaMinaMabel

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Melania. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MelanieMaliaMireilleMinaMirellaMireya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Melania was first seen in the United States in 1913.

Melania has ranked as high as #1733 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Texas, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Melania has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Melania is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Melania was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Melania.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 198 198
2024 133 133
2023 113 113
2022 145 145
2021 154 154
2020 192 192
2019 210 210
2018 233 233
2017 283 283
2016 131 131
2015 92 92
2014 78 78
2013 97 97
2012 100 100
2011 99 99
2010 82 82
2009 72 72
2008 80 80
2007 79 79
2006 128 128
2005 124 124
2004 30 30
2003 9 9
2002 14 14
2001 19 19
2000 16 16
1999 13 13
1998 13 13
1997 13 13
1996 20 20
1995 12 12
1994 16 16
1993 11 11
1992 15 15
1991 19 19
1990 19 19
1989 9 9
1988 15 15
1987 13 13
1986 9 9
1985 21 21
1984 10 10
1983 9 9
1982 12 12
1981 18 18
1980 18 18
1979 10 10
1978 18 18
1977 9 9
1976 12 12
1975 14 14
1974 15 15
1973 11 11
1972 11 11
1971 9 9
1970 10 10
1969 11 11
1968 8 8
1967 9 9
1966 12 12
1965 10 10
1964 11 11
1963 8 8
1962 7 7
1961 6 6
1960 6 6
1959 8 8
1957 11 11
1952 6 6
1951 9 9
1940 6 6
1939 6 6
1931 5 5
1929 8 8
1928 5 5
1927 9 9
1926 7 7
1924 10 10
1922 6 6
1921 9 9
1920 6 6
1919 5 5
1918 9 9
1917 12 12
1916 8 8
1915 9 9
1914 8 8
1913 8 8

Top States for Melania (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 19
20%
NY 15
16%
IL 12
13%
FL 11
12%
TX 10
11%
NJ 9
10%
OH 6
6%
PA 6
6%
WA 6
6%