Melia
Melia is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Ash tree or plumeria.
Origin and history
Melia is a name of Greek origin derived from the ash tree, associated in Greek mythology with a nymph. It is also used as a modern Hawaiian name meaning 'ash tree' or 'plumeria'. In the United States, it serves as a fresh, melodic alternative to names like Mia or Amelia.
Popularity in the United States
5,321 babies in the United States have been named Melia since 1880. It ranks #2368 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1550.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.8 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- NY (6.5 %)
- WA (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 13 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 51 |
| 1920-1930 | 39 |
| 1930-1940 | 22 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 189 |
| 1960-1970 | 217 |
| 1970-1980 | 341 |
| 1980-1990 | 448 |
| 1990-2000 | 610 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,595 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,231 |
| 2020-2029 | 553 |
Famous people named Melia
- Melia Kreiling: Actress
Nicknames
Lia, Mel
Fun facts
- In ancient Greek mythology, Melia was a oceanid nymph daughter of Oceanus associated with the ash tree.
- In Hawaiian culture, Melia is the word for the fragrant frangipani or plumeria blossom.