Melina

“Honey, from Greek meli” — Greek origin

Girl's name · #660 in the US (2025) · 2000s

Melina's best rank, #456, came in 2009; it has settled back to #660 today. Roughly 20,000 girls have been named Melina since 1883. Mel is a short form of Melina.

Around the world: #38 in Bosnia (FBiH) (2024) · #66 in Austria (2025) · #70 in Switzerland (2024).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 28 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Melinas

Melina Mercouri — Greek actress, singer and politician. Minister of Culture of Greece (1920–1994)
Melina Kanakaredes — American actress
Mélina Robert-Michon — French discus thrower
Melina Perez — American professional wrestler
Melina Matsoukas — American music video, film, commercial and television director

In stories & tradition

Melina Whistler — Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva

What Melinas become

Among 254 notable people named Melina:

Entertainers appear 1.9× more often than among typical names — e.g. Melina Mercouri, Greek actress, singer and politician. Minister of Culture of Greece (1920–1994).

Similar names: Kyra · Melani · Celina · Madalyn · Selina · Karina

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