Melvina
Pronunciation: [ m-ehlv-EEN-uh ]
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Melvina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,256 babies have been named Melvina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melvina is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #13,676 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,676
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Melvina
Melvina is a girl name .
Melvina is currently ranked #13,676 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melvina include Mel, Melv, Melvy, Melvie, Ina, Inay, Inaie, Mey, Meie, and Melkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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