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Melena

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Pronounced meh-LEH-nah /mɛˈlɛ.nə/Medium

Meaning: Variously a form of Milena ('gracious; dear; loved', Slavic) and Melina ('dark; honey', Greek); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Gracious; dear; dark: Melena is Slavic/Greek. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'meh-LEH-nah').
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Origin LowSlavic, Greek
MeaningVariously a form of Milena ('gracious; dear; loved', Slavic) and Melina ('dark; honey', Greek); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#11577 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,253

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119572025

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

Melena comes variously from Milena ('gracious; dear; loved', Slavic) and Melina ('dark; honey', Greek; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'meh-LEH-nah'; nickname Lena).

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic and Hispanic families. Rare, gracious-and-dear at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Melena is variously a form of Milena ('gracious; dear; loved', Slavic) and Melina ('dark; honey', Greek) — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'meh-LEH-nah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Milena — routes layered

Variations

MilenaMelinaMalena

Nicknames

Lena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Melena mean?

Melena is variously Milena ('gracious; dear') and Melina ('dark; honey'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Melena?

It's said meh-LEH-nah /mɛˈlɛ.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Melena a boy or girl name?

Melena is a girl's name.

How popular is Melena?

Melena is a rare name in the U.S.

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