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Melania

meh-LAH-nee-ah

Melania is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “A Greek name meaning 'dark' or 'black'.”. It currently ranks #1609 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2017.

Letters7
Syllables4
OriginGreek

What Melania Means

A Greek name meaning 'dark' or 'black'.

The Story of Melania

This name carries the mystery of the night sky and the silent strength of the earth, a rare resonance waiting for your daughter.

Melania is a name steeped in the richness of ancient Greek, meaning 'dark' or 'black.' It evokes images of the deep, star-filled night or the fertile, dark soil of the earth. While not as common in classical antiquity as some names, it persisted through Byzantine and medieval times, eventually finding a place in various European cultures.

When you speak 'Melania' softly in the quiet of your nursery, it sounds like a secret shared. It’s a name that suggests a deep, intrinsic power, a grounded presence that can weather any storm. For your daughter, this name conjures the feeling of a sophisticated spirit, one who observes the world with knowing eyes and possesses a quiet, unshakeable resolve.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Melania Trump

    Former First Lady of the United States

Personality Traits

SophisticatedMysteriousStrongBeautiful

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#283 in 2017

Total Births

3,372

First Recorded

1913

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