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Meleena

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How to Pronounce Meleena

Pronounced muh-LEE-nuh /məˈliː.nə/Low

Meaning: Meleena reads most naturally as a phonetic respelling of Melina or Malina, tied to Greek melina, 'honey-colored' or 'honey.' It can equally be seen as a Me- plus Lena blend. Either way the sweet, honeyed sense of Melina is the closest real meaning.Low

In 30 seconds: Meleena is a rare modern girl's name, a respelling of Melina, tied to 'honey.' It appeared around the turn of the century, peaking about 2001 (said muh-LEE-nuh).
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Origin LowGreek, American
MeaningMeleena reads most naturally as a phonetic respelling of Melina or Malina, tied to Greek melina, 'honey-colored' or 'honey.' It can equally be seen as a Me- plus Lena blend. Either way the sweet, honeyed sense of Melina is the closest real meaning.
U.S. rank (2020)#10823 ↗ Rising
2020 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 210

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719952020

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

Meleena is a contemporary respelling of Melina or Malina, names rooted in Greek melina, 'honey-colored.' The doubled-vowel spelling writes the name out phonetically and reflects the modern taste for personalized versions of familiar sounds.

Meleena stayed rare, reaching a small high around 2001 and never becoming common. A girl named Meleena then is still young today, and the spelling reads as a fresh, individualized take on the older Melina rather than a vintage revival.

Did you know? The Greek melina behind Melina and Meleena is linked to honey, giving the name a naturally sweet, golden association.
Overall data confidence 35%
References - Meleena — Respelling of Melina/Malina (Greek melina 'honey-colored'); or Me- + Lena; modern; peaked around 2001.

Variations

MelinaMalinaMeleenaMeleana

Nicknames

LenaMelLeena

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If you like Meleena…

Melina— the standard spelling it most likely respells
Malina— a like variant sharing the honey sense
Selena— a comparable flowing -ena girl's name
Carina— a same-style melodic name of similar feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meleena mean?

It is a respelling of Melina or Malina, tied to Greek melina, 'honey-colored,' or read as a Me- plus Lena blend.

How do you pronounce Meleena?

It is said muh-LEE-nuh /məˈliː.nə/ - three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Meleena a boy or girl name?

Meleena is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Meleena?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year around its high near the early two-thousands, and it never became common.

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