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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Melinah — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Melina|Melinda
CelticGirl→ Stable

Melinah

meh-LEE-nuh · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16909 in 2022

Peak: #16909 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16909 in 2022

Peak: #16909 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20162022

Rank #16909 · Rising since 2016

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticIrishNatureGirl3-syllableRomanticSoftFloralUncommonRising Trend
Character
gentle gracecreative spiritnurturing heartthoughtful wisdom
STRONG
High confidence

Melinah is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Melinah at a Glance
Meaning:Derived from Irish roots meaning 'honey' or 'sweet', with possible connections to the honeysuckle flower and natural sweetness
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#16909 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
MelinaMelissaMalinaMadinaMarina
Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Melinah
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Melinah · Overview
Summary

Melinah is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Nature · Romantic character
Melinah carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
melinah.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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