Mela Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMEL-uh / /ˈmɛlə/Italian; Greek
Meaning
Italian: 'apple'; Greek: 'honey'
Historical & Cultural Background
Mela is a name that has roots in both Italian and Greek cultures. In Italian, it directly translates to 'apple', often symbolizing beauty and temptation. In Greek, it is associated with sweetness, as it relates to honey. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, reflecting a connection to nature and sweetness.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mel
- Meli
International Variants
- Mela (Italian)
- Mélanie (French)
Famous people named Mela
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mela was first seen in the United States in 1905. Mela has ranked as high as #1317 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California, New York, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Mela has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mela (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 15 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 14 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 23 |