Dayana vs Melina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dayana

Girl #494 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, heavenly"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Romanian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#494
Total SSA Count
619
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Day, Daya, Ana

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Melina

Girl #633 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"honey, sweet"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Spanish German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#633
Total SSA Count
466
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Melly, Lina

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dayana Rank #494
Melina Rank #633

Dayana is more popular, ranked #494 vs #633 for Melina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dayana ___

  • Dayana Rose
  • Dayana Maria
  • Dayana Sophia
  • Dayana Valentina
  • Dayana Lucia
  • Dayana Elena

Melina ___

  • Melina Grace
  • Melina Rose
  • Melina Anne
  • Melina Sofia
  • Melina Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dayana

Sebastian Valentina Mateo Camila Diego

If you choose Melina

Stella Marco Sophia Alexander Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dayana or Melina more popular?

Dayana is more popular, ranked #494 compared to Melina at #633 in the United States.

What do Dayana and Melina mean?

Dayana means "divine, heavenly" (Latin origin). Melina means "honey, sweet" (Greek origin).

Are Dayana and Melina boy or girl names?

Dayana is primarily a girl name. Melina is primarily a girl name.

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