Declining since 2005, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Melana since 1947
Babies named Melana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 42 |
| 1960s | 84 |
| 1970s | 77 |
| 1980s | 85 |
| 1990s | 126 |
| 2000s | 275 |
| 2010s | 111 |
| 2020s | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Melana is a rare and modern girl's name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1947, but it has never achieved widespread use. It reached its peak rank of 10,917th in 2004, a year when it was given to a tiny number of babies. Since 2005, its usage has been on a slow decline, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. The name's construction suggests it is an invented, melodic variation of more familiar names like Melanie or Melina, appealing to parents seeking something distinctive yet familiar. While it has not recorded any top states, its rarity adds to its unique appeal.
Melana is a modern invented name, likely formed from the popular root 'Mel-' (as in Melanie, Melinda) combined with the fashionable suffix '-ana'. It may also be influenced by the Greek word melas (meaning 'black' or 'dark'), the root of names like Melanie. The name has been used in the United States since at least 1947 but has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lana, Mela, Lani
Variants: Melina, Melaena
Sibling names for Melana
Names that share Melana's style, for a brother or sister.
