Melina
Melina is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “Honey”, pronounced meh-LEE-nah. It ranked #660 in the United States in 2025, given to 434 babies, and peaked at #456 in 2009. Common nicknames: Mel, Lina, Mimi.
How popular is Melina in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Melina mean, and where does it come from?
Melina comes from the Greek meli, "honey," the root behind Melissa, "bee," and Melitta. It is common in Greece, where its most celebrated bearer was Melina Mercouri — actress, singer and later culture minister, who spent her last years demanding the return of the Parthenon marbles. American records hold the name since 1883, and it entered the top thousand in 1885, keeping an unusually long and steady run for a name that has never been fashionable. Two of its syllables are already Lina and Mel.
How is Melina used around the world?
Melina is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 8+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Melina?
Famous People Named Melina
- Melina Mercouri — Greek actress, singer and Minister of Culture
- Melina Kanakaredes — American actress
- Melina Matsoukas — American film and music video director
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Melina mean?
Melina is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Honey." Melina comes from the Greek meli, "honey," the root behind Melissa, "bee," and Melitta. It is common in Greece, where its most celebrated bearer was Melina Mercouri — actress, singer and later culture minister, who spent her last years demanding the return of the Parthenon marbles.
How do you pronounce Melina?
Melina is pronounced meh-LEE-nah. Common variations include Melena, Melinda, Mélina.
Is Melina a girl name?
Yes, Melina is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Mel, Lina, Mimi.