NAME PROFILE
Oliva
Derived from the Greek 'melaina' meaning dark or black; this name represents a person of great depth, mystery, and a sophisticated, artistic spirit who radiates inner strength and resilience.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,008 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1992 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1929 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 63%TX — 17%NY — 13%PA — 3%WA — 3%
Notable People
Melaine Walker (Olympic gold medalist in hurdles) · Melaine Dalton (Contemporary romance novelist) · Melaine Favennec (Renowned Breton singer-songwriter) · Melaine de Rennes (Sixth-century Saint and Bishop) · Melaine Ricard-Boulieu (Professional concert pianist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MelLaineLainieMellie
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