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Melianna

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Pronounced mel-ee-AN-uh /ˌmɛl.iˈæn.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern blend layering Melia/Melanie (Greek roots for 'ash tree' / 'dark') with a flowing -anna ending, near Eliana/Julianna. Melodic; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A melodic blend: Melianna layers Melia/Melanie with an -anna ending (said 'mel-ee-AN-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, Greek
MeaningA modern blend layering Melia/Melanie (Greek roots for 'ash tree' / 'dark') with a flowing -anna ending, near Eliana/Julianna. Melodic; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2023)#13002 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 34

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920162023

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

Melianna blends the Melia/Melanie family with -anna. As a coinage its route is uncertain, which we note — melodic and rare in the U.S. (said 'mel-ee-AN-uh').

It appears only recently and rarely. Rare, melodic, and soft.

Did you know? Melianna weaves Melia/Melanie with a flowing -anna ending, landing near Eliana and Julianna — a soft, modern name whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'mel-ee-AN-uh').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Melianna — Melia/Melanie + -anna blend; uncertain

Variations

MelianaMelianneMeliannah

Nicknames

MelAnna

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If you like Melianna…

Meliana— a near-twin in sound
Eliana— a like flowing -ana name
Julianna— a like -anna blend
Arianna— a like melodic -anna pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Melianna mean?

Melianna blends Melia/Melanie with an -anna ending; it has no single fixed source, which we note.

How do you pronounce Melianna?

It's said mel-ee-AN-uh /ˌmɛl.iˈæn.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Melianna a boy or girl name?

Melianna is a girl's name.

How popular is Melianna?

Melianna is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.

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