Melita Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmeh-LEE-tah / mɛˈliːtəLatin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: 'honey'; Greek: 'sweet'
Historical & Cultural Background
Melita is derived from the Latin word 'mel', meaning honey. In ancient times, honey was often associated with sweetness and abundance. The name has been used in various cultures and has connections to historical figures and places. It is also linked to the Greek island of Melita, known for its natural beauty.
Trend Summary
The name Melita has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional peaks in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Melita
- Melitae
International Variants
- Melita (Italian)
- Melita (Spanish)
- Melita (Slavic)
Famous people named Melita
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Fictional characters named Melita
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Melita was first seen in the United States in 1894. Melita has ranked as high as #1028 nationally, which occurred in 1973, and has been most popular in California, North Carolina, Texas, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Melita has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Melita (1989)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 10 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 16 |
| 1918 | 18 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 10 |
| 1928 | 10 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 13 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 20 |
| 1948 | 13 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1950 | 22 |
| 1951 | 31 |
| 1952 | 19 |
| 1953 | 16 |
| 1954 | 21 |
| 1955 | 37 |
| 1956 | 38 |
| 1957 | 26 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1959 | 22 |
| 1960 | 21 |
| 1961 | 29 |
| 1962 | 35 |
| 1963 | 37 |
| 1964 | 29 |
| 1965 | 26 |
| 1966 | 34 |
| 1967 | 35 |
| 1968 | 35 |
| 1969 | 37 |
| 1970 | 41 |
| 1971 | 42 |
| 1972 | 35 |
| 1973 | 45 |
| 1974 | 36 |
| 1975 | 39 |
| 1976 | 41 |
| 1977 | 42 |
| 1978 | 45 |
| 1979 | 31 |
| 1980 | 42 |
| 1981 | 36 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |