Mellina

Meaning & origin

Mellina is a rare and modern name in the United States, first recorded in 1995. Its popularity peaked in 2020, but it has been declining since 2019. In 2025, it ranked 14,942, with approximately 1 in 321,453 girls receiving the name. The name doesn't appear in any top states, suggesting its use is spread thinly across the country. Mellina's etymology is uncertain; it may be a variant of Melina or a modern invention, reflecting a trend toward names ending in -ina. Despite its rarity, Mellina has a lyrical, melodic quality that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name. With no notable famous bearers and a relatively short history, Mellina remains a blank canvas for a child to define.

Mellina is a name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Melina, which itself derives from the Greek word 'meli' meaning 'honey', or a feminine form of Melvin, a name of Old English origin meaning 'council protector'. Alternatively, it could be a modern coinage, blending sounds from names like Melissa or Melina with the popular -ina suffix. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1995 and has seen modest use since, peaking in popularity in 2020.