Melina vs Sasha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Sasha

Girl #641 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek (Alexandros)

Cultural Roots

Russian Slavic American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#641
Total SSA Count
460
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sash

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Popularity Comparison

Melina Rank #633
Sasha Rank #641

Melina is more popular, ranked #633 vs #641 for Sasha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Melina ___

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

Sasha ___

  • Sasha Marie
  • Sasha Grace
  • Sasha Rose
  • Sasha Nicole
  • Sasha Jade
  • Sasha Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Melina

Stella Marco Sophia Alexander Cleo

If you choose Sasha

Misha Natasha Ivan Vera Alexei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melina or Sasha more popular?

Melina is more popular, ranked #633 compared to Sasha at #641 in the United States.

What do Melina and Sasha mean?

Melina means "honey, sweet" (Greek origin). Sasha means "defender of mankind" (Greek (Alexandros) origin).

Are Melina and Sasha boy or girl names?

Melina is primarily a girl name. Sasha is primarily a girl name.

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