Melyna Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmeh-LY-nah / /mɛˈlaɪ.nə/Greek; Latin; English
Meaning
dark; black (Greek); honey (Latin); derived from Melina (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Greek, Melyna is derived from 'melas,' meaning dark or black, often associated with beauty. The Latin connection relates to 'mel,' meaning honey, symbolizing sweetness. In English, Melyna can be seen as a modern variation of Melina, which has gained popularity in contemporary naming trends.
Trend Summary
Melyna has seen a rise in usage as a modern and unique name choice.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Melina
- Melynn
- Malina
International Variants
- Melina (Spanish)
- Mélina (French)
- Mélanie (French)
Famous people named Melyna
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Fictional characters named Melyna
Melyna — original character in various works.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Melyna was first seen in the United States in 1990. Melyna has ranked as high as #1371 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Melyna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Melyna (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 |