Name Collection

Names That Start With M

Browse baby names that start with M, then compare meaning, origin, and trend signals.

Names In This Collection

Girl • Greek

Melania

Melania: Greek-rooted name with peaceful, timeless appeal.

Pronounced meh-LAH-nee-ah

peacecalmtimeless
Trend: stable
Girl • Greek

Melanie

Melanie: Greek-origin name with harmonious, timeless appeal.

Pronounced MEL-uh-nee

harmonygentletimeless
Trend: stable
Girl • Multicultural

Melannie

Melannie: multicultural variant with a peaceful, modern edge.

Pronounced mel-uh-nee

peacecalmmodern
Trend: stable
Girl • English

Melany

Melany: English-origin name with a bright, light-bearing feel.

Pronounced mel-AN-ee

lightbrightwelcoming
Trend: niche
Girl • Multicultural

Melba

Melba: a concise, harmonious name with multicultural roots.

Pronounced MEL-bah

harmonybalanceclassic
Trend: high
Boy • Multicultural

Melbourne

A classic place-name worn for boys.

Pronounced /ˈmɛlˌbɜːn/

BoldModernEarthy
Trend: niche
Girl • Multicultural

Melda

Soft, feminine name with graceful vibes.

Pronounced /ˈmɛl.də/

GracefulGentleMusical
Trend: high
Girl • Multicultural

Melea

Short, melodic name with harmonious energy.

Pronounced /ˈmiːliə/

MusicalAiryBalanced
Trend: stable
Girl • Multicultural

Meleah

Elegant name with a hopeful, bright feel.

Pronounced /mɛˈliə/

HopefulWarmBright
Trend: high
Girl • Multicultural

Melena

Joyful, bright name with a lively feel.

Pronounced /ˈmɛliːnə/

JoyfulBrightCheerful
Trend: niche
Boy • Multicultural

Melford

Historic-sounding name with a cheerful edge.

Pronounced /ˈmɛlfɔːd/

ClassicCheerfulGrounded
Trend: stable
Girl • Multicultural

Melia

Bright, airy name with a soft, luminous feel.

Pronounced /ˈmiːliə/

BrightAiryLuminous
Trend: stable
Girl • Greek

Melina

Melina blends classical roots with a soft, sunny feel ideal for a graceful girl.

Pronounced meh-LEE-nah

graceelegancegentleness
Trend: niche
Girl • Germanic

Melinda

Melinda conveys gentleness with a classic Germanic heritage.

Pronounced meh-LIN-duh

graceelegancesoftness
Trend: stable
Girl • Greek

Melisa

Melisa evokes the cheerful, bee-inspired sweetness of Greek roots.

Pronounced meh-LEE-sah

joyplayfulnessenergy
Trend: stable
Girl • Germanic

Melisha

Melisha offers a gentle, graceful option rooted in Germanic tradition.

Pronounced meh-LISH-ah

gracegentlenesskindness
Trend: rising
Gender-neutral • Greek

Melissa

Melissa, a Greek-origin name, carries a bright, joyful presence.

Pronounced meh-LIS-sah

joyoptimismvivacity
Trend: rising
Girl • Latin

Melissia

Melissia blends Latin roots with a protective, grounded feel.

Pronounced meh-LIS-ee-uh

protectionstabilityreliability
Trend: rising
Girl • Slavic

Melita

Melita offers a gentle, gracious Slavic-rooted option.

Pronounced meh-LEE-tah

gracekindnessserenity
Trend: rising
Girl • Multicultural

Meliza

Meliza is a melodic name often linked with grace and warmth.

Pronounced meh-LEE-zah

GraceCompassionElegance
Trend: niche
Girl • Multicultural

Mellanie

Mellanie evokes harmony and balanced, modern charm.

Pronounced MEH-luh-nee

HarmonyStabilityBalance
Trend: rising
Girl • Latin

Mellie

Mellie centers on grace with a light, melodic finish.

Pronounced MEH-lee

GraceEleganceGentleness
Trend: stable
Girl • Irish

Mellisa

Mellisa carries a sense of wisdom with a bright, lively Irish flair.

Pronounced meh-LEES-sa

WisdomBrightIntelligent
Trend: rising

FAQ

How do I use names that start with M?
Filter by first letter, then validate origin, meaning, and ranking behavior.
Can I compare these names on trend pages?
Yes. Use linked US ranking and SSA routes for year/state comparison.