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Meli

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Pronounced MEH-lee /ˈmɛ.li/High

Meaning: From Greek meli, 'honey'; also a short form of Melissa ('honeybee') and Melanie ('dark'); also Mapuche, 'four'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Honey: Meli is Greek (and a short form of Melissa). Crisp, sweet, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom Greek meli, 'honey'; also a short form of Melissa ('honeybee') and Melanie ('dark'); also Mapuche, 'four'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9884 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 186

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419862025

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

Meli comes from Greek meli, 'honey'; it is also a short form of Melissa ('honeybee') and Melanie ('dark'), and Mapuche for 'four' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, sweet name (said 'MEH-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as a short form. Rare, honey at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Meli means 'honey' in Greek — the root of Melissa, 'honeybee' — and is also a short form of Melissa/Melanie; a crisp, sweet name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MEH-lee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Meli — routes layered

Variations

MellyMMelie

Nicknames

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If you like Meli…

Melissa— a name it shortens
Melina— a sound-neighbor Mel- girls' name
Melody— another Mel- girls' name
Kalli— a fellow Greek choice
Hali— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meli mean?

Meli is Greek for 'honey'; it is also a short form of Melissa/Melanie, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Meli?

It's said MEH-lee /ˈmɛ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Meli a boy or girl name?

Meli is a girl's name.

How popular is Meli?

Meli is a rare name in the U.S.

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