Melena Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmeh-LAY-nah / mɛˈleɪ.nəSpanish; Greek
Meaning
Spanish: 'dark' or 'black'; Greek: 'honey' or 'sweet'
Historical & Cultural Background
Melena is a name that has roots in both Spanish and Greek cultures. In Spanish, it is often associated with the word for dark hair. The Greek origin connects it to sweetness, which can be seen in various cultural contexts. The name is relatively uncommon, giving it a unique charm.
Similar Names
Variants
- Melina
International Variants
- Melina (Italian)
- Melena (Spanish)
Famous people named Melena
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Fictional characters named Melena
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Melena was first seen in the United States in 1957. Melena has ranked as high as #1247 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Kentucky, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Melena has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Melena (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1973 | 21 |
| 1974 | 29 |
| 1975 | 31 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 22 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 45 |
| 2000 | 36 |
| 2001 | 52 |
| 2002 | 48 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2005 | 36 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 40 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 14 |