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Melida

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Pronounced meh-LEE-dah /mɛˈli.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously a form of Melinda/Melissa ('sweet; honey', Greek meli) or Nelida; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Sweet as honey: Melida echoes Melissa. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'meh-LEE-dah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowSpanish, Greek
MeaningA modern name, variously a form of Melinda/Melissa ('sweet; honey', Greek meli) or Nelida; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9979 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1976
Total births (all-time)≈ 678

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719172024

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

Melida is a modern name, variously a form of Melinda/Melissa ('sweet; honey', Greek meli) or Nelida (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'meh-LEE-dah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, sweet-as-honey at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Melida is a modern name, variously a form of Melinda/Melissa ('sweet; honey', from the Greek meli) — a lyrical, warm name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'meh-LEE-dah').
Overall data confidence 24%
References — Melida — routes layered

Variations

MelindaNelidaMelita

Nicknames

Meli

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If you like Melida…

Melinda— a source name
Melissa— a fellow 'honey' girls' name
Yolanda— another Spanish name
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Briseida— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Melida mean?

Melida is variously a form of Melinda/Melissa ('sweet; honey', from Greek meli); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Melida?

It's said meh-LEE-dah /mɛˈli.dɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Melida a boy or girl name?

Melida is a girl's name.

How popular is Melida?

Melida is a very rare name in the U.S.

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