Melina is a distinctive choice, ranked #696 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Melina in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#696
US Rank #633
About the Name Melina
Melina is holding steady in the rankings at #696. It reached its peak of #655 in 2022 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Melina is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #633, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Melina
Unlikely. With around 54 UK babies named Melina per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Melina in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Melina has held a stable position around #696 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #655 in 2022 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Melina is more popular in the US (#633) than in the UK (#696). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Melina include: Melina Bath — Melina Gaye Bath is an Australian politician and former schoolteacher, who is a Nationals member of the Victorian Legislative Council representing the Eastern...; Alicia Melina — Alicia Melina Winter, née Kummer, is a German professional boxer and singer.; Melina Perez — Melina Nava Perez is an American professional wrestler..
Melina ranks #633 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
54
UK babies named Melina (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 14 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Melina
Likely around 1 other Melina in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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