Origin
Greek (Hellenic)
Syllables
3
Zodiac
Scorpio
Trend
Steady
At a glance
Melana is a name often given to girls. Ranked #12997 and holds a steady place on the charts. It comes from a Greek (Hellenic) origin and traditionally means "Dark beauty". It has 3 syllables.
The Story of Melana
Rooted in Greek origins similar to Melanie, Melana suggests depth and allure. It has seen quiet use in European circles and now attracts modern parents for its soft strength. The name implies grace paired with inner resilience.
Popularity
Currently ranked #12997 on the Baby Billboard Charts.
Numerology Profile
Nurtures family and home.
Craves freedom and change.
Projects leadership.
Balances harmony.
Zodiac & Astrology
Scorpio
Mysterious and transformative.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Enigmatic and graceful energy.
Color Aura
Deep Purple
Element
Water
Season
Autumn
Gemstone
Amethyst
Spirit Animal
Panther
Power Word
Mystery
Energy Type
Water × Autumn
Personality & Traits
Elegant
Moves with natural grace.
Intuitive
Understands emotions deeply.
Resilient
Faces challenges bravely.
Famous People Named Melana
Melana Scantlin
American model and actress
Melana in Pop Culture
Melana
TV reality series character
Historical Events
1800
Greek literary references.
1990
Increased US usage.
International Variations
Melana in Different Scripts
Μελάνα
Greek
Мелана
Cyrillic
ميلانا
Arabic
メラナ
Japanese (Katakana)
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Melana:
Melana Grace
Melana Rose
Melana Claire
Melana Faith
Melana Hope
Melana Jane
Melana Marie
Fun Facts & Trivia
Greek roots in color terms.
Popular in Eastern Europe.
Evokes classic elegance.
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girlPronunciation
meh-LAH-nah
Quick Facts
This page is reviewed by the Baby Billboard Charts editorial team. Rankings come from official U.S. Social Security Administration birth records, with descriptions checked for clarity and usefulness. See our Editorial Policy for our methodology and correction process.