Melaina
Melaina is a girl baby name. Ranked #13,299 in the US, popular nicknames include Mel, Mey, and Melie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Melaina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 1,188 babies have been named Melaina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melaina is past its peak , currently ranked #13,299 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,299
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Melaina
Melaina is a girl name .
Melaina is currently ranked #13,299 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melaina include Mel, Mey, Melie, and Melaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Melaina include Melanie, Melany, Melani, Melania . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis