Honey or dark
Melyna is a rare name with dual etymological possibilities. It is often considered a variant of Melina, derived from the Greek word for honey, or it may stem from the Greek root 'melas' meaning dark or black.
Less common today
Melyna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,527 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the video game series · Mortal Kombat
