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Melona

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Pronounced meh-LOH-nah /mɛˈloʊ.nɑ/High

Meaning: Rare name of uncertain origin; most plausibly a modern elaboration of Mel- names like Melanie or Melina, or linked to Greek melon, 'fruit, apple'Low

In 30 seconds: A genuine rarity whose trail runs thin: Melona most likely elaborates the Mel- of Melanie and Melina, with Greek 'fruit' as a sweeter possible root. We say uncertain because it is.

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Origin LowAmerican, Greek

MeaningRare name of uncertain origin; most plausibly a modern elaboration of Mel- names like Melanie or Melina, or linked to Greek melon, 'fruit, apple'

U.S. rank (2025)#3328 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births47 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 177

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Melona is a rare name without a settled etymology. The likeliest reading makes it a modern elaboration in the Mel- family — Melanie ('dark'), Melina ('honey'), Melody — with the full -ona ending of Ramona and Leona; a connection to Greek melon, 'apple, fruit', is also plausible. Scattered historical bearers appear in nineteenth-century American records, so it is not a brand-new invention.

Today the name registers only faintly in U.S. statistics. Korean pop-culture fans may know Melona as a beloved melon ice cream bar — an association recent parents either embrace or shrug off.

Did you know? Greek melon meant both 'apple' and fruit in general — it hides inside melon, marmalade's cousin words, and possibly this name.

Overall data confidence 55%

U.S. census and name records — scattered historical usage

Variations

MelinaMelonieMilena

Nicknames

MelLona

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If you like Melona…

Melina— the honey-sweet Greek name closest in sound

Ramona— shares the round, vintage -ona ending

Melanie— the classic Mel- name it may elaborate

Leona— a fellow -ona name with old-fashioned warmth

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Melona mean?

Melona's origin is uncertain; it most plausibly elaborates Mel- names like Melanie or Melina, with Greek melon, 'fruit', a possible root.

How do you pronounce Melona?

It's said meh-LOH-nah /mɛˈloʊ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Melona a boy or girl name?

Melona is a girl's name.

How popular is Melona?

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