Melania
Melania is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Black or dark.
Origin and history
Melania is a female given name derived from Ancient Greek, meaning 'black' or 'dark'. It has historic Christian roots through early saints and has seen increased visibility in the United States in recent years. In contemporary usage, it remains relatively uncommon overall but experienced a notable rise in awareness during the late 2010s.
Popularity in the United States
3,573 babies in the United States have been named Melania since 1880. It ranks #2956 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1251.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23 %)
- NY (17.6 %)
- FL (13.2 %)
- TX (10 %)
- IL (8.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 59 |
| 1920-1930 | 60 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 34 |
| 1960-1970 | 88 |
| 1970-1980 | 119 |
| 1980-1990 | 134 |
| 1990-2000 | 151 |
| 2000-2010 | 571 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,405 |
| 2020-2029 | 935 |
Famous people named Melania
- Melania Trump: First Lady, Model
Nicknames
Mel, Melli
Fun facts
- The name comes from the Greek word 'melaina', which is the feminine form of 'melas', meaning dark or black.
- Saint Melania the Younger was a prominent 5th-century Roman saint known for her immense wealth and subsequent ascetic life.