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Meleana

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Pronounced meh-lee-AH-nuh /ˌmɛ.liˈɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: A name read as a Hawaiian-styled form of Melia (a form of Amelia, or the plumeria flower) or of Maria; it also echoes 'melody.' Flowing and melodic; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A flowing, melodic name: Meleana echoes Melia and 'melody' (said 'meh-lee-AH-nuh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowHawaiian, American
MeaningA name read as a Hawaiian-styled form of Melia (a form of Amelia, or the plumeria flower) or of Maria; it also echoes 'melody.' Flowing and melodic; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#16808 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 276

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219762024

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

Meleana echoes Melia (a form of Amelia / the plumeria flower) or Maria, with a soft, Hawaiian lilt. As a coinage its route is uncertain, which we note — melodic and rare in the U.S. (said 'meh-lee-AH-nuh').

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

Did you know? Meleana reads as a soft Hawaiian-styled form of Melia (from Amelia, or the plumeria) or of Maria, and it chimes with 'melody' — a flowing name whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'meh-lee-AH-nuh').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Meleana — Melia/Maria echo; 'melody'; uncertain

Variations

MelianaMelianaMeleanah

Nicknames

MeleAna

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If you like Meleana…

Meliana— a near-twin in sound
Leilani— a like Hawaiian-styled name
Amelia— the Melia root it echoes
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meleana mean?

Meleana echoes Melia (from Amelia / the plumeria) or Maria, and 'melody'; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Meleana?

It's said meh-lee-AH-nuh /ˌmɛ.liˈɑː.nə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Meleana a boy or girl name?

Meleana is a girl's name.

How popular is Meleana?

Meleana is a rare name in the U.S.

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