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Melo

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Pronounced MEH-law /ˈmΙ›.lΙ”/Medium

Meaning: HoneyMedium

In 30 seconds: Melo is a Georgian boy's name meaning 'honey'.
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Origin MediumGeorgian
MeaningHoney
U.S. rank (2025)#2297 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births61 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 482

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202420122025

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

Melo comes from Georgian and means 'honey', a sweet and affectionate sense. It relates to the Georgian word written αƒ›αƒ”αƒšαƒ˜ (Meli), keeping the name tied to its language of origin.

Short and rounded, Melo carries the same warmth as its meaning suggests. The name has surfaced elsewhere too, as with Japanese former snowboarder Melo Imai.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Melo is 'honey', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Melo β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

αƒ›αƒ”αƒšαƒ˜ (Meli)

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Melo Imai (1987-present)
    Japanese former halfpipe snowboarder and TV personality who competed at the 2006 Winter Olympics.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Melo mean?

Melo is usually explained as meaning 'honey' and is most often linked with Georgian tradition.

How do you pronounce Melo?

It's commonly said MEH-law /ˈmΙ›.lΙ”/.

Is Melo a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Melo is used as a boy name.

How popular is Melo?

In 2024, Melo ranked #2219 in the U.S. for boys, with 65 births recorded.

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