Melana
2 countries#10917 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Melana was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
844 births recorded 1947–2025 · currently #10917 · peaked in 2004 with 71 births
Most common in: New York, California, Wisconsin, Ohio, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
26 births recorded 2006–2011 · peaked in 2009 with 15 births
Most common in: Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Melana’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #2396 | — |
| 2005 | #4118 | ↓1722 |
| 2006 | #4811 | ↓693 |
| 2007 | #4567 | ↑244 |
| 2008 | #5574 | ↓1007 |
| 2009 | #8454 | ↓2880 |
| 2010 | #6904 | ↑1550 |
| 2011 | #10374 | ↓3470 |
| 2012 | #6576 | ↑3798 |
| 2013 | #10235 | ↓3659 |
| 2014 | #11931 | ↓1696 |
| 2016 | #7602 | ↑4329 |
| 2017 | #8299 | ↓697 |
| 2018 | #10545 | ↓2246 |
| 2019 | #10473 | ↑72 |
| 2020 | #11090 | ↓617 |
| 2021 | #15251 | ↓4161 |
| 2022 | #13592 | ↑1659 |
| 2023 | #12197 | ↑1395 |
| 2025 | #10917 | ↑1280 |
Frequently asked questions about Melana
Is Melana a popular name?
Yes — Melana currently ranks #10917 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Melana more common for boys or girls?
Melana is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Melana most popular?
Melana peaked in 2004 in United States, with 71 recorded births that year.
Is Melana rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Melana’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3448 in 1947 to #10917 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Melana?
At least 870 babies have been recorded with the name Melana across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Melana popular in more than one country?
Yes — Melana appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Melana?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Melana include Meika, Meklit.
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