Diminutive of Melissa or standalone from Greek 'mel' meaning honey, popular in Greek and Northern European cultures.
Nicknames
mel · meli
Vibe
warmtimeless
How it ages.
Melina maintains moderate steady usage in Greek regions and moderate growth in Northern Europe.
The cultural moment.
Greece shows consistent top-30 usage, while Germany and Scandinavia show gradual growth since 2000 tied to international naming expansion. Currently ranks #55 in Switzerland, #66 in Austria and #72 in Germany.