Melena
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Melena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 1,245 babies have been named Melena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melena is past its peak , currently ranked #8,148 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,148
- Total SSA Count
- 14
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English acronym origin
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#8,103 in US
Norse origin
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Germanic origin
"strength in war"
#8,071 in US
Old English origin
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#8,128 in US
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About the Name Melena
Melena is a girl name .
Melena is currently ranked #8,148 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melena include Mel, Mele, Meley, Meleie, Mey, Meie, and Melkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Melena include Melek . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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