Gender: Male
Origin: Greek, Hebrew
Meaning: Dark or black; a shortened form of other names
Pronunciation: MAY-lah, /ˈmeɪlə/, M EH L AH
Popularity Rank: #8,821
Derived from the Greek word 'melas', meaning 'black' or 'dark'. It can also be a shortened form of names like Carmela or Melanie.
The name Mela is of Greek, Hebrew origin and means Dark or black; a shortened form of other names, Religious gathering. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Mela is commonly found in Italy, United States of America, Mexico, and 90 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MAY-lah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmeɪlə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M EH L AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Mela is recorded 5,941 times globally, ranking it as the 8,821th most common name worldwide.
Mela is most prevalent in Italy, with 1,199 occurrences, making it the 1,744th most popular name in the country.
In Uruguay, the name Mela is found among 1 in every 490 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | #1,744 | 1 : 986 |
| United States of America | #4,793 | 1 : 3,413 |
| Mexico | #2,768 | 1 : 2,509 |
| Germany | #1,853 | 1 : 1,206 |
| Saudi Arabia | #9,540 | 1 : 11,569 |
| Uruguay | #738 | 1 : 490 |
| France | #5,248 | 1 : 5,549 |
| Colombia | #4,921 | 1 : 5,583 |
| Spain | #3,102 | 1 : 2,788 |
| Peru | #2,961 | 1 : 4,657 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Mela from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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