Melia
- Pronunciation
- [Me-li-a]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Plumeria
- Origin
- Hawaiian
Melia Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 5,251 baby girls have been named Melia. The name peaked in 2006 with 198 US births that year (rank #1220). In 2024, ranked #2470 nationally — 1,250 places below its 2006 peak.
Top States for Melia
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Melia births are: California (795), Texas (159), Florida (142).
Other Hawaiian-Origin Names Like Melia
If you like Melia's Hawaiian origin, consider these related names: Ailani, Akela, Alamea, Alana, Alaula. Browse all Hawaiian names →
5-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Melia's exact length and starting letter: Mabel, Mable, Mabon, Mabuz, Mabyn.
Quick Facts About Melia
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meli | Zuni Name Meaning " Bitter." MEMDI | Female | Native American |
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Compare Melia to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Melia against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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