Mela

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Pronounced MEH-lah /ˈmɛ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: A short name — variously from Greek meli, 'honey', Latin malum/Italian mela, 'an apple', or a pet form of names like Carmela/Melanie; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Honey; an apple: Mela is a sweet short name — 'honey; an apple'. Soft, simple, and warm (said 'MEH-lah').

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Origin LowGreek, Sanskrit

MeaningA short name — variously from Greek meli, 'honey', Latin malum/Italian mela, 'an apple', or a pet form of names like Carmela/Melanie; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5530 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 988

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mela is a short, sweet name with layered roots — variously from Greek meli, 'honey', Latin malum/Italian mela, 'an apple', a Sanskrit element 'a gathering, a fair', or a pet form of Carmela, Melanie, or Pamela (routes layered, which we note). A soft, simple name across cultures (said 'MEH-lah').

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, honey-or-an-apple at the root, and simple.

Did you know? Mela ties variously to Greek meli, 'honey', Italian mela, 'an apple', and pet forms of Carmela or Melanie — a sweet, soft short name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MEH-lah').

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References — Mela — routes layered

Variations

MellaMelia

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If you like Mela…

Melia— a kin 'honey'-linked girls' name

Carmela— a name it can pet

Melina— a companion Mel- girls' name

Pamela— another name it can pet

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mela mean?

Mela ties variously to 'honey' (Greek), 'an apple' (Italian), and pet forms of Carmela/Melanie; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mela?

It's said MEH-lah /ˈmɛ.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mela a boy or girl name?

Mela is a girl's name.

How popular is Mela?

Mela is a rare name in the U.S.