Dark or black
Melayna is a modern phonetic spelling of the Greek name Melaina. In Greek mythology, Melaina was a nymph, and the name is derived from the word 'melas', referring to a dark complexion or hair color.
Less common today
Melayna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,777 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
