Melina
Girl name · #660 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Melina? In official American birth records, Melina has been tracked continuously since 1883, giving it 142 years of documented American history.
Melina is currently the #660 girl name in the United States — 434 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #594, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 4,147 girls born in 2025 was named Melina.
The 142-year story
Melina first appears in the Social Security records in 1883, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2009, when 681 girls were named Melina — good for #456 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Melina per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Melina against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Melina in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Melina is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Melina will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Melina is most common
Geography matters for names, and Melina is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Melina is most common in MA (0.8 per 1,000), AZ (0.6 per 1,000), CA (0.5 per 1,000), NJ (0.4 per 1,000), NY (0.4 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.3 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Melina is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Melina
Statistically, parents drawn to Melina tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Malina, Raina, Mina, Marina, and Paulina.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Melina | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 434 | #660 |
| 2024 | 469 | #630 |
| 2023 | 448 | #656 |
| 2022 | 460 | #641 |
| 2021 | 468 | #632 |
| 2020 | 445 | #648 |
| 2019 | 486 | #619 |
| 2018 | 471 | #633 |
| 2017 | 486 | #617 |
| 2016 | 490 | #612 |
| 2015 | 502 | #594 |
| 2014 | 496 | #594 |
| 2013 | 482 | #589 |
| 2012 | 440 | #644 |
| 2011 | 500 | #579 |
| 2010 | 593 | #503 |
| 2009 | 681 | #456 |
| 2008 | 598 | #517 |
| 2007 | 674 | #478 |
| 2006 | 536 | #549 |
| 2005 | 511 | #563 |
| 2004 | 434 | #627 |
| 2003 | 441 | #609 |
| 2002 | 489 | #555 |
| 2001 | 569 | #490 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Melina?
In official American birth records, the name Melina first appeared in 1883 (over 142 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Melina a popular girl name?
Melina ranked #660 among girls in 2025 with 434 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #594.
When was the name Melina most popular?
Melina peaked in 2009, when 681 American girls received the name (ranked #456 that year). Since 2009 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Melina?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 4,147 newborn American girls was named Melina. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.