Melana
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Melana first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 826 babies have been named Melana in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melana is past its peak , currently ranked #23,403 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,403
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Melana
Melana is a girl name .
Melana is currently ranked #23,403 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melana include Mel, Mela, Melay, Melaie, Mey, Meie, and Melkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Melana include Melanie, Melany, Melani, Melania . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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