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Melana

♀ Girl

Pronounced muh-LAH-nuh /məˈlɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: A short form reading as Melanie (Greek melas, 'dark; black') or as the Slavic Milana (from mil, 'gracious; dear'). Soft and flowing; routes uncertain between the two.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft name: Melana leans toward Melanie ('dark') or Milana ('gracious') (said 'muh-LAH-nuh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowGreek, Slavic
MeaningA short form reading as Melanie (Greek melas, 'dark; black') or as the Slavic Milana (from mil, 'gracious; dear'). Soft and flowing; routes uncertain between the two.
U.S. rank (2023)#12997 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 836

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419472023

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

Melana sits between Melanie ('dark; black,' from Greek melas) and Milana ('gracious,' Slavic). As a short blend its route is uncertain, which we note — melodic and rare in the U.S. (said 'muh-LAH-nuh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, soft, and flowing.

Did you know? Melana reads two ways — Melanie (Greek, 'dark') or the Slavic Milana ('gracious; dear') — a soft, flowing name whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'muh-LAH-nuh').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Melana — Melanie / Milana; routes uncertain

Variations

MilanaMelainaMelani

Nicknames

MelLana

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If you like Melana…

Milana— the Slavic route it may take
Melanie— the Greek route it may take
Alana— a like flowing -ana name
Solana— a like soft -ana pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Melana mean?

Melana reads as Melanie ('dark') or Milana ('gracious'); the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Melana?

It's said muh-LAH-nuh /məˈlɑː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Melana a boy or girl name?

Melana is a girl's name.

How popular is Melana?

Melana is a rare name in the U.S.

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