girl's name
Melvena
mel-VEE-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 383
Melvena is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1977 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1916, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Melvena Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 47 |
| 1920s | 88 |
| 1930s | 67 |
| 1940s | 80 |
| 1950s | 63 |
| 1960s | 32 |
| 1970s | 6 |
How Popular Is Melvena?
In 1977, Melvena was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Melvena
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Melvena Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Melvena over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Melvena
- English mel-VEE-nuh
Sibling Names for Melvena
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Melvena — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Melvena
How popular is the name Melvena?
In 1977, Melvena was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Melvena a girl's or a boy's name?
Melvena is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Melvena?
Melvena has 3 syllables.
When was Melvena most popular?
Melvena peaked in 1916, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.