Melba
Pronunciation: [ m-EHLB-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,037
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Melba is also used as a girl name, ranked #14919.
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"dark one, man from the dark sea"
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Arabic origin
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Scottish origin
"associated with the loyal collie shee..."
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Old English origin
"brilliant fame"
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Old English origin
"lord, guardian"
#14,162 in US
Greek origin
"all-seeing, vigilant"
#14,142 in US
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About the Name Melba
Melba is a boy name .
Is Melba a boy or girl name? Melba is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,037 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #14,919. Melba is more commonly used as a boy name.
Melba is currently ranked #14,037 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melba include Mel, Mey, Meie, and Melkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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