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Melinna

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Pronounced meh-LIN-nah /məˈlɪn.ə/Medium

Meaning: A double-n spelling of Melina, from the Greek meli ('honey') or melas ('dark'). Sweet and soft.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet Greek name: Melinna echoes Melina, 'honey' (said 'meh-LIN-nah'). Soft and warm.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA double-n spelling of Melina, from the Greek meli ('honey') or melas ('dark'). Sweet and soft.
U.S. rank (2023)#16786 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 234

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619882023

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

Melinna is a spelling of Melina, from Greek meli ('honey') or melas ('dark'). It reads soft and warm; the route is debated, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'meh-LIN-nah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, sweet, and soft.

Did you know? Melinna respells Melina, from the Greek for 'honey' (meli) or 'dark' (melas) — a soft, sweet name; the exact route is debated, which we note (said 'meh-LIN-nah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Melinna — Melina spelling; 'honey' / 'dark'; debated

Variations

MelinaMelindaMelyna

Nicknames

MelLina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Melinna mean?

Melinna is a spelling of Melina, from Greek meli ('honey') or melas ('dark'); the route is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Melinna?

It's said meh-LIN-nah /məˈlɪn.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Melinna a boy or girl name?

Melinna is a girl's name.

How popular is Melinna?

Melinna is a rare name in the U.S.

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