Girl Name · Greek Origin
Melina
Considering Melina? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Honey, dark", rooted in Greek naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Milana.
Melina meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Honey, dark
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Melina to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Melina as M·E·L·I·N·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Melina is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Melina variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Melinaa, Melinae, Melinay, Melin.
- Nicknames: Mel and M.
- Middle names: Pair Melina with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Melina middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Milana, Milena, Malena, Malina, Melany — full picks on the sibling names for Melina guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Melina? Browse our names like Melina 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 Melina
What does the name Melina mean?
Melina means "Honey, dark" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Melina?
Melina originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Melina?
Melina has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Melina a boy's or girl's name?
Melina is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Melina in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Melina sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Melina?
Names that share Melina's sound and style include Milana, Milena, Malena, Malina, Melany.
What middle names pair well with Melina?
Good middle-name fits for Melina pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Melina is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Melina is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Melina?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Melina share its rhythm without rhyming — Milana, Milena, Malena all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.