NAME PROFILE
Melaina
Derived from the Old Irish name Deirdre, traditionally interpreted as 'sorrowful' or 'broken-hearted' in ancient mythology; it describes a woman of exceptional depth, beauty, and a resilient spirit that radiates warmth and kindness.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,197 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2004 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1992 |
| Most recent | 2012 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MI — 27%IL — 20%CA — 20%TX — 20%IN — 13%
Notable People
Diedra Wayans (Producer and screenwriter, 'The Underground') · Diedra Merriwether (Chief Executive Officer, W.W. Grainger Canada) · Diedra Fontenot (Collegiate track and field athlete, McNeese State University) · Diedra Freeman (Actress, 'The Blacklist') · Diedra Krieger (Multidisciplinary artist and curator, 'Plastic Fantastic')
Nicknames & Diminutives
DeeDee-DeeDidi
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