Female names most popular from last year - page 1273.
Mekia
Captivating African name derived from Swahili, meaning "happy" or "joyful," conveying warmth and positivity.
Mekiah
Captivating Hebrew name that means "Who is like God?
Mekisha
African American female name derived from Swahili 'MeKiss', meaning 'born on Monday'. It holds cultural significance due to the belief in African communities that one's birthdate influences personality.
Mekiya
African name of Maasai origin meaning "one who is respected.
Mekiyah
Unique African American variant spelling of the Arabic name Mecca, meaning "the cube" or "the square," holding significant spiritual importance in Islam as the holy city where millions of Muslims annually make pilgrimage.
Mekka
Arabic name derived from the holy city Mecca, significant to Muslims worldwide as it is considered sacred and the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad.
Mekkah
Distinctive Arabic name derived from Mecca, the holy city where Islam began, meaning "the place of many journeys" or "a place of commerce.
Meko
Distinctive Japanese name derived from 'mekou', meaning 'tiger', symbolizing strength, courage, and beauty.
Mekya
Unique Arabic female name meaning "delicate" or "elegant", tracing back to ancient Bedouin tribes where it was considered a blessing due to its association with grace and sophistication.
Mekyah
Rare, unique name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of Hebrew Micah meaning "Who is like God?" but its history and meaning remain unclear.
Mekyla
African name of Igbo origin, meaning "God is perfect".
Meladee
American-origin name derived from 'Mela' (honey) and 'Dee' ( Desiree/deuterium), conveying sweetness and desire, though its meaning varies personally.
Meladie
Melodie is a French origin name meaning "harmony" or "melody," popularized during the 19th century, often associated with music and art.
Melady
Unique Hebrew name derived from the word "mal'adeh," meaning "song" or "tune.
Melaher
Unique, exotic Hebrew name meaning 'angels,' historically held by notable Jewish scholars like Melaher ben Samuel of Spier and Melaher ben Uri of Vienna.
Melaine
French female given name derived from the Latin word "Melania," meaning "dark" or "black." It gained prominence during the Middle Ages in France and was often associated with intelligence, creativity, and independence.
Melainie
Rare French feminine name derived from the word "mélanine," signifying melanin, with connections to the Greek word "melaina" meaning dark or black.
Melala
Uncommon African name of Swahili origin, meaning 'to mix or blend', symbolizing harmony and balance.
Melan
Rare Greek name meaning 'dark' or 'black', associated with the mythical goddess Hecate.
Melandie
Rare yet elegant French name derived from Mélanie, meaning 'dark' or 'black', with a phonetic variation adding the letter 'd'.
Melandy
Unique African name from the Democratic Republic of Congo, meaning "My Goodness" or "My Beauty.
Melane
Distinctive feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from "melaina," meaning "dark" or "deep blue," associated with depth and mystery. It is often linked to Medusa or the deep blue seas surrounding Greece, and in Greek mythology, Melaine was one of the three Gorgons. Despite its fearsome reputation, Melane symbolizes strength, courage, and resilience.
Melanieann
American-originated name combining Melanie, meaning "dark" in Greek, and Ann, derived from Hebrew's Hannah, meaning "grace".
Melaniece
American name derived from "melania" (Greek for 'dark') and a nickname suffix, "Ce", popularized during the mid-20th century baby boom era.
Melaniee
Greek-origin female name derived from "melaina", meaning dark or black. It has been popular across cultures throughout history, with variations including Melanie and Melannie. Despite its popularity, Melaniee remains a distinctive and elegant choice today.
Melanierose
Rare Latin-derived feminine given name that means "dark-colored" and was historically associated with figures like Saint Melanie and Empress Marie-Louise of France.
Melanne
Rare French name derived from 'melancolie', meaning 'melancholy'. Despite its somber root, Melanne has come to embody depth and sophistication.
Melanney
Rare Greek-derived given name meaning "black" or "dark", associated with goddesses Hecate and Persephone, and often interpreted as a variant of Melanie.
Melantha
Rare, Greek-origin name meaning 'dark flower' or 'black beauty', associated with the goddess Hecate in mythology.
Melanya
Rare and intriguing Greek-derived name meaning 'dark' or 'black,' signifying dark-haired beauty, intelligence, and depth of character.
Melanye
Uncommon, distinctive name with uncertain African or African American origins. It may mean "dark" or "like dark honey," adding to its mystique.
Melarie
Melanie is a French feminine given name derived from the Latin "Melanius," meaning "dark" or "black.
Melasia
African-derived given name meaning "wise queen/ruler," originating from the Malinke ethnic group of West Africa.
Melaynie
Elegant Hebrew girl's name derived from "Malak", meaning "angel". It gained popularity during the late 20th century for its uniqueness and sophistication.
Melaysia
African name derived from Swahili, meaning "of honey" or "associated with honey".
Melba
The name Melba originated from Melbourne, Australia's second most populous city founded in 1835. It became popular as a given name after Dame Nellie Melba, an Australian opera singer born Helen Porter Mitchell in 1861, adopted it as her stage name. Today, Melba is often associated with the performing arts and may evoke feelings of sweetness or elegance due to its phonetic similarity to words like "melody." Despite its origin from a city name, Melba has become a popular given name worldwide and can be used for both first and middle names. Although it was once more common in the early to mid-20th century, today Melba ranks #1,375 among girls' names in the United States with approximately 160 babies named Melba each year.
Melbalene
Melbalene: Rare, origin unknown; no known meaning in popular languages; gaining recent popularity despite historical scarcity.
Melbra
Uncommon name of unknown origin, with no established meaning or historical significance. Despite this mystery, it has gained popularity due to its unique sound and spelling, often associated with creativity and originality.
Melchora
Distinctive Spanish feminine name derived from the Latin word 'melius', meaning 'better'. It was traditionally associated with one of the Three Wise Men in Christian tradition and was popular among noble families during medieval and Renaissance periods.
Melcina
Uncommon yet charming Italian name derived from the Latin word 'mel', meaning honey, symbolizing sweetness and beauty. It has been associated with Italy since the Renaissance period due to its usage in literature like Boccaccio's "Decameron" and Ariosto's "Orlando Furioso". Although it also appears in Christian tradition as Saint Melchior's title, Melcina is now a globally recognized name appreciated for its unique meaning and rich history.