The nameMelania
Melania is a Greek name meaning "dark". It is borne by two saints.
- Girl's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Melania comes from the Greek melas, "black, dark".
Origin
Greek.
History
Saint Melania the Elder and Saint Melania the Younger were Roman noblewomen who gave up their wealth. In the United States the name reached 934th in 2017.
Famous people named Melania
- Melania Trump, First Lady
- Saint Melania the Younger
Popularity of the name Melania
Melania in the United States
Melania was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,405 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Melania. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Melania in the United States were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 147 births a year on average, against 190 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Melania
Names from the same generation as Melania, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Melania mean?
Melania comes from the Greek melas, "black, dark".
What is the origin of the name Melania?
Greek.
Is Melania a girl's or a boy's name?
Melania is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Melania?
In 2024, Melania was the 1602nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 130 births.
What are the variants of the name Melania?
Variants and related names of Melania include Melanie.
What are good sibling names for Melania?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Althea, Margaux, Isadora and Agnes for a sister, Lois, Jad, Alistair and Jenson for a brother.
Who are famous people named Melania?
Melania Trump, First Lady; Saint Melania the Younger.