What is the origin of the name Melia?

Melia is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Melia?

Melia is currently ranked #2470 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Melia?

Melia is pronounced MEE-lee-ah.

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Melia

MEE-lee-ah

Popularity

#2470

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

5,251

Peak Year

#198 in 2006

First Recorded

1890

Style

Soft & Gentle, Mythological

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From the Greek word *meli* meaning 'honey'. In Greek mythology, Melia was a nymph.

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Mel Mia Lee

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Mel Mia Lee

Similar Names

Amelia Delia Cecilia Lilia

Personality Traits

SweetGentleCharmingKind

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