Girl Name · Italian Origin
Melia
Considering Melia? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Worthy of love", rooted in Italian naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Malia.
Melia meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Worthy of love
Origin: Italian naming roots help connect Melia to related Italian baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Melia as M·E·L·I·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Melia is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Melia variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Meliaa, Meliae, Meliay, Meli.
- Nicknames: Mel and M.
- Middle names: Pair Melia with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Melia middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Malia, Mahalia, Mellie, Miley, Maile — full picks on the sibling names for Melia guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Melia? Browse our names like Melia guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Melia
What does the name Melia mean?
Melia means "Worthy of love" and is of Italian origin.
What is the origin of Melia?
Melia originates in Italian naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Melia?
Melia has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Melia a boy's or girl's name?
Melia is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Melia in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Melia sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Melia?
Names that share Melia's sound and style include Malia, Mahalia, Mellie, Miley, Maile.
What middle names pair well with Melia?
Good middle-name fits for Melia pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Melia is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Melia is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Melia?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Melia share its rhythm without rhyming — Malia, Mahalia, Mellie all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.