Irina vs Melania

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irina

Girl #1,569 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Greek Slavic Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,569
Total SSA Count
135
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ira, Rena

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Irina Rank #1,569
Melania Rank #1,608

Irina is more popular, ranked #1569 vs #1608 for Melania.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irina ___

  • Irina Sofia
  • Irina Natasha
  • Irina Valentina
  • Irina Elena
  • Irina Rose
  • Irina Marie

Melania ___

  • Melania Rose
  • Melania Grace
  • Melania Anne
  • Melania Louise
  • Melania Sophia
  • Melania Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irina

Natasha Dmitri Tatiana Pavel Anya

If you choose Melania

Ivanka Barron Sebastian Natalia Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irina or Melania more popular?

Irina is more popular, ranked #1569 compared to Melania at #1608 in the United States.

What do Irina and Melania mean?

Irina means "peace" (Greek origin). Melania means "dark-complexioned" (Greek origin).

Are Irina and Melania boy or girl names?

Irina is primarily a girl name. Melania is primarily a girl name.

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