Melea

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Pronounced muh-LEE-uh /məˈliː.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Melia, from the Greek Melia ('ash tree'; also short for Amelia, 'work; industrious'); Melea also appears as a name in the biblical genealogy of Luke. Routes a little uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft name: Melea reads as Melia, 'ash tree,' or short for Amelia (said 'muh-LEE-uh'). Gentle — routes a little uncertain.

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Origin LowGreek, American

MeaningA spelling of Melia, from the Greek Melia ('ash tree'; also short for Amelia, 'work; industrious'); Melea also appears as a name in the biblical genealogy of Luke. Routes a little uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#12969 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,082

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

Melea is a spelling of Melia (Greek, 'ash tree'; short for Amelia) and also a name in the New Testament genealogy of Luke. It reads soft and flowing; the route is a little uncertain, which we note (said 'muh-LEE-uh').

It appears rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, soft, and gentle.

Did you know? Melea reads as a spelling of Melia — Greek for 'ash tree,' also a short form of Amelia — and appears as a name in the biblical genealogy of Luke. Its exact route is a little uncertain (said 'muh-LEE-uh').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Melea — Form of Melia/Amelia; also biblical Greek; routes uncertain

Variations

MeliaMeleahAmelia

Nicknames

MelLea

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If you like Melea…

Melia— the standard spelling of the same name

Amelia— the fuller root it can shorten

Malia— a like soft, flowing cousin

Lea— the ending it shares

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Melea mean?

Melea is a spelling of Melia, Greek for 'ash tree,' also short for Amelia; it appears too in Luke's genealogy, and its route is a little uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Melea?

It's said muh-LEE-uh /məˈliː.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Melea a boy or girl name?

Melea is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Melea?

Melea is a rare name for girls in the U.S.