Declining since 2007, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Melyna since 1990
Babies named Melyna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Melyna's real moment was 2013.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 28 |
| 2000s | 99 |
| 2010s | 103 |
| 2020s | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Melyna is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1990. It reached its peak rank in 2013, but has since declined, fitting a trajectory of falling popularity from 2007 onward. In 2025, the name ranked 13,208th with a rarity of about 1 in 267,878 births. The name likely originated as a respelling of Melina, adding a 'y' for a more distinctive look. While its exact etymology is uncertain, it carries the soft, melodic sound common in names like Alaina or Keira. Melyna remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a name that feels familiar yet unique.
Melyna is a modern coinage, likely formed from the name Melina by substituting the 'i' with 'y' for a distinctive spelling. Melina itself derives from the Greek meli, meaning "honey", or may be a short form of names like Carmela. Melyna emerged in the United States in 1990 and saw its peak usage in 2013, falling in popularity since 2007. It remains a rare but recognizable choice, occasionally influenced by the similar sounding name Malina.
“Melyna” around the world
Where Melyna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
50
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Melly, Lyna, Mels
Sibling names for Melyna
Names that share Melyna's style, for a brother or sister.
