The nameMelia
Melia is a light, airy name that sits between Amelia and the Greek nymphs.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
In Greek myth the Meliae were nymphs of the ash tree, from melia, "ash". Melia is also used as a short form of Amelia.
Origin
Greek.
History
In the United States Melia was most used in the 1880s and 1890s, reaching 1066th place in 1890. In England and Wales it reached 1343rd in 2018.
Popularity of the name Melia
Melia in the United States
Melia was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 1,595 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Melia. Its rise began around 1955, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Melia in the United States were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 97 births a year.
Melia in France
Melia was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 2,235 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Melia. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Melia in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 229 births a year on average, against 293 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Melia
Names from the same generation as Melia, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Melia mean?
In Greek myth the Meliae were nymphs of the ash tree, from melia, "ash". Melia is also used as a short form of Amelia.
What is the origin of the name Melia?
Greek.
Is Melia a girl's or a boy's name?
Melia is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Melia?
In 2024, Melia was the 2464th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 73 births.
What are the variants of the name Melia?
Variants and related names of Melia include Amelia and Amelie.
What are good sibling names for Melia?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Katy, Doris, Sonja and Sonia for a sister, Denis, Sébastien, Stephan and Jerome for a brother.