Melania Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Melania originates from Greek, meaning 'darkness.' It has evolved through history, retaining its form in various languages, and is associated with notable historical and religious figures. The name embodies traits of elegance and sophistication and has gained modern popularity through public figures.
The name Melania is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Melania has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Melania' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3742nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6072nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6119th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4731st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5726th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2886th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1445th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Melania' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Melania"
Pronunciation
/mɪˈleɪniə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Melania derives from the Greek word 'melas,' meaning 'black' or 'dark.' It can also be associated with the concept of darkness or blackness in a more poetic sense.
Meaning
darkness
Language Evolution
Melania (Ancient Greek), Melania (Latin), Melania (English)
Historical Usage
Melania gained popularity during the early Christian era, especially due to Saint Melania the Elder and her granddaughter, Saint Melania the Younger, both of whom were influential figures in the early church.
Variants & Derivatives
Melanie, Melany, Melanija
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Melania is often associated with elegance and sophistication, largely influenced by public figures such as Melania Trump. It carries a positive connotation of grace and beauty.
Famous People
Melania Trump, Saint Melania the Younger, Saint Melania the Elder
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Melania"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Melania"
"Melania" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3742nd of 9107 | 106 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6072nd of 9204 | 30 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6119th of 12526 | 72 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4731st of 19264 | 187 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5726th of 27321 | 228 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2886th of 35406 | 891 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1445th of 30306 | 1,858 |
Regional Popularity of "Melania" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Melania" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
91.44% 4092nd/4475 |
- |
70.51% 4454th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
64.14% 2939th/4582 |
33.42% 1726th/5164 |
39.25% 2870th/7313 |
31.58% 2357th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
35.97% 1433rd/3984 |
20.75% 931st/4487 |
24.38% 1663rd/6822 |
21.53% 1351st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Melania"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Melania" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.