Melia
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Melia
Melia is a shortened form of Amelia, derived from the Germanic name Amalia, which comes from the root "amal" meaning "work" or "labor." The name has Germanic linguistic origins and evolved through Latin and Romance languages.
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Etymology
Melia is a shortened form of Amelia, derived from the Germanic name Amalia, which comes from the root "amal" meaning "work" or "labor." The name has Germanic linguistic origins and evolved through Latin and Romance languages.
The name is used across Western Christian cultures, particularly in English, German, Spanish, and Italian-speaking countries, with no specific religious designation beyond general European Christian heritage; it gained modern popularity through English and American usage.
Melia currently ranks #2,527 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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