Meline

Q: What is the origin of Meline?

Meline is of Greek origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Meline?

According to the latest SSA data, Meline is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Meline a girl name?

Meline is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Honey"

A name used in French and adjacent traditions, often linked to Greek-rooted interpretations involving honey or sweetness imagery.

Themes:honeygreekfrenchfeminine

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Popularity History of Meline

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Meline did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Meline Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Meline.

9 ideas

Mel

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meli

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mely

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line

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liny

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iney

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Similar Names to Meline

female

Anna

AN-uh

“Grace; Favor”

#94

|Hebrew

female

Amy

AY-mee

“Beloved”

#228

|French

female

Angela

AN-juh-luh

“Messenger; Angel”

#282

|Greek

female

Alice

“Noble Kind”

#62

|Germanic

female

Ann

“Grace, Favor”

#1141

|Hebrew

female

Andrea

“Manly, Courageous”

#185

|Greek

female

Alexis

uh-LEK-sis

“Defender; Helper”

#506

|Greek

female

Allison

“Noble Kind”

#99

|French

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Alyssa

uh-LIS-uh

“Rational; or Alyssum Flower”

#399

|Greek

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Alexandra

al-ig-ZAN-druh

“Defender of People”

#221

|Greek

Baby Name Lists That Include Meline

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Meline mean?

Meline means "Honey". A name used in French and adjacent traditions, often linked to Greek-rooted interpretations involving honey or sweetness

What is the origin of Meline?

Meline is of Greek origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Meline?

According to the latest SSA data, Meline is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Meline a girl name?

Meline is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Meline?

Popular nicknames for Meline include Mel, meli, mely, me, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Meline?

There are many names similar to Meline in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginGreek, French

Syllables2

Length6 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withM

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Andreas Alexzander Alexandro Andrea Alexandre

Sisters

Agnes Angeline Asia Angelia Alexus

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