Melia

Meaning: Ash tree
Origin: Greek — From Melia, a nymph of myth

Meaning: Possibly industrious or vigorous
Origin: Germanic — Short form of Amelia

Girl's name · #2527 in the US (2025) · 2000s wave

Popularity over time

Melia reached its best rank, #1066, in 1890 and ranked #2527 in 2025. Roughly 5,300 girls have been named Melia since 1890.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 8 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#386 in France (2025) · #531 in Switzerland (2025) · #604 in Sweden (2025) · #856 in Belgium (2025) · #971 in Austria (2025) · #1,001 in Canada (2025) · #2,673 in Italy (2024) · #3,705 in England & Wales (2025) · #8,326 in Ecuador (2025) · #728 in Poland (2020).

Famous Melias

Melia Kreiling — British actress (born 1990)
Melia Bensussen — American theatre director (born 1962)
Melia Sakakini — Palestinian nationalist (1890–1966)
Melia Watras — American musician
Melia Likoswe Douglas — Malawian politician, former mayor of Zomba

In stories & tradition

Melia — Nymph in Greek mythology, consort of Poseidon
Melia François — I'm in Love with the Villainess (novel series)

What Melias become

Among 15 notable people named Melia:

No single standout — notable Melias spread across many fields.

Similar names: Anastacia · Melina · Adelia · Lanie · Delia · Azalia

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