Melina

Meaning of Melina

Melina is often considered to mean "honey" or "honey-sweet". It can also be a shortened form of names like Carmelina or Magdalena.

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

Popularity of Melina

Melina has cooled off, slipping to #660 in 2025, down from a peak of #456 in 2009.

Notable people named Melina

• Melina Mercouri
  Greek actress and politician
• Melina Kanakaredes
  American actress (CSI: NY)
• Melina Pitra
  Argentine model and actress
• Melina León
  Puerto Rican singer
• Melina Marchetta
  Australian author

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Questions about the name Melina

What does the name Melina mean?

Melina means melina is often considered to mean "honey" or "honey-sweet". it can also be a shortened form of names like carmelina or magdalena, and it comes from Greek origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Melina?

In 2025, Melina ranked #660 for girls, down from #632 the year before.

When was Melina most popular?

Melina peaked at #456 in 2009.