US Popularity Rank: 3198

Origin: Hawaiian

Meaning: Plumeria; Honey, all sweetness; Ash tree; Blackness, darkness; Chief; Pleasant, gentle, slow; Diligent; Courage

Melia is a girl’s name with origins from around the world. In Hawaiian, this name means “plumeria,” after the gorgeous white flower with a beautiful bright yellow center. Those with an interest in Greek mythology might also recognize the name Melia. The Meliae are nymphs most commonly associated with trees. Melia may mean “honey” or “all sweetness” from its Greek origin, along with “ash tree,” “blackness,” and “darkness.” Not stopping there, Melia’s Germanic inspiration ties it to Amal, meaning “diligent” and “courage,” among many other energetic endearments. Melia is also an Irish surname in the west of Ireland, derived from O’Malley, meaning “chief,” “pleasant,” or “gentle” and “slow.” With clear connections to nature and one’s drive and determination, no matter how you spin it, Melia is a splendid name for those who feel inspired by every aspect of life.