Honey or honeybee
Mellina is likely a variant of Melina or Melissa, derived from the Greek word 'meli' meaning honey. It evokes sweetness and industriousness, often associated with the honeybee in ancient mythology. While rare in the United States, it shares the melodic qualities of popular names like Elina and Milena.
Less common today
Mellina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,889 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the video game series · Mortal Kombat
