Girl nameCurrently #7,811 in the USSteady
Melena
3 syllablesPeak year: 20016 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Melena's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Melena's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Melena |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1973 | 21 |
| 1974 | 29 |
| 1975 | 31 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 22 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 45 |
| 2000 | 36 |
| 2001 | 52 |
| 2002 | 48 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2005 | 36 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 40 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 14 |
Melena through the decades
- Melena peaked in 2001, when 52 babies were named Melena in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Melena has fallen 54% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Melena currently ranks #7,811 in the US and is holding steady.