Melania

Meaning of Melania

From the Greek word meaning "dark" or "black."

Melania has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Melania

After ranking as high as #934 in 2017, Melania has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Melania

• Melania Trump
  Former First Lady of US
• Melania Urbina
  Peruvian actress
• Melania Mazzucco
  Italian writer
• Melania Dalla Costa
  Italian actress and model
• Melania Rawn
  American fantasy author

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Questions about the name Melania

What does the name Melania mean?

Melania means from the greek word meaning "dark" or "black.", and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Melania a boy's or a girl's name?

Melania is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Melania?

Melania did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Melania most popular?

Melania peaked at #934 in 2017.