Melaina
Every Melaina since 1964 — 1,197 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Melaina
Melaina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,626 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 1,197 American babies have been named Melaina. Its peak came in 2004, when 78 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Melaina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Melaina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,626 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,814 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,401 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,884 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,823 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,448 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,339 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,305 |
| 2017 | 17 | #6,999 |
| 2016 | 30 | #4,699 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,177 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,920 |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,720 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,201 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,157 |
| 2010 | 31 | #4,696 |
| 2009 | 33 | #4,547 |
| 2008 | 44 | #3,686 |
| 2007 | 37 | #4,185 |
| 2006 | 63 | #2,804 |
| 2005 | 55 | #2,957 |
| 2004 | 78 | #2,256 |
| 2003 | 38 | #3,708 |
| 2002 | 24 | #5,026 |
| 2001 | 33 | #3,917 |
| 2000 | 33 | #3,851 |
| 1995 | 29 | #3,743 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,726 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,769 |
| 1980 | 15 | #4,893 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,263 |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,406 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Melaina in 2025?
Melaina ranked #10,626 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Melaina?
1,197 babies have been named Melaina in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Melaina most popular?
Melaina peaked in 2004, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Melaina a boy or girl name?
Melaina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Melaina rising or falling?
Melaina is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.