Melayna

“Combination of 'Mel' and 'Lana', meaning 'black' and 'peaceful'/'calm'”

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#11825US 2023

8Births / yr

↑Rising

500All-time births

📅 Since 199100

What does Melayna mean and where does it come from?

Melayna is a modern American name, derived from the combination of 'Mel', which often denotes 'black' (from the Greek 'melas'), and 'Lana', which is of Latin origin meaning 'calm' or 'peaceful'. It has gained popularity in the United States since the late 20th century and is often considered a fresh

Cultural significance

Melayna has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of combination of 'mel' and 'lana', meaning 'black' and 'peaceful'/'calm'.

Peak popularity

Reached #3774 in 2006 — currently #11825 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Melayna?

Melayna works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Melayna Grace

How popular is Melayna right now?

Rising fast — up 5080 spots — currently #11825 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1995–2023#11825 · Top 8.7%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#11825	8	▲ up 5080 · +60% births
2022	#16905	5	▼ down 6845 · -50% births
2021	#10060	10	▼ down 1474 · -17% births
2020	#8586	12	▼ down 1742 · -33% births
2015	#6844	18	▼ down 1481 · -31% births
2010	#5363	26	▼ down 907 · -16% births
2005	#4456	31	▲ up 3954 · +158% births
2000	#8410	12	▲ up 1024 · +33% births
1995	#9434	9	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Melayna

Best Year2005Rank #4456

Peak Count31

Average Rank#9098

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1995 - 20239 years

The story of Melayna

Melayna is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1991. With 500 total births recorded, Melayna remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #9434 in 1995, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #11825 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Melayna in 2006:

Emily Emma Madison Isabella Ava

Melayna by decade

Melayna peaked in the 2000s. See all 2000s names →

Decade	Births
1990s	81
2000s ★	247
2010s	160
2020s	12

💎Melayna has only 500 total recorded births since 1991 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Melayna?

Common

MelMelieMelyAyna

What names sound and feel like Melayna?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Melayna also consider these

Helayna

American · A variant of

English · variant of Delilah

Ellayna

American · shining light

Dewayna

American · English

Common questions about the name Melayna

What does the name Melayna mean?

Melayna means "Combination of 'Mel' and 'Lana', meaning 'black' and 'peaceful'/'calm'" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Melayna?

Melayna is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Melayna have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Melayna?

Melayna originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

What sibling names go well with Melayna?

Melayna pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.

Is Melayna trending right now?

Melayna is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.