Melania
Meaning
"dark-complexioned"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,608
- Total SSA Count
- 130
- Syllables
- 4
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Mel, Meli
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"dark-complexioned"
Origin: Greek
"princess"
Origin: Hebrew
Melania is more popular, ranked #1608 vs #1627 for Suri.
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Melania is more popular, ranked #1608 compared to Suri at #1627 in the United States.
Melania means "dark-complexioned" (Greek origin). Suri means "princess" (Hebrew origin).
Melania is primarily a girl name. Suri is primarily a girl name.