Meliah
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- Name
- Meliah
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
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Meliah is an alternative spelling of the name Melia, which can be considered a short form of Amelia. It carries the meanings 'the diligent', 'the brave', and 'the worker'.
What does the name Meliah mean?
The name Meliah, as a variant of Melia, is also a short form of Amelia and means 'the diligent', 'the brave', and 'the worker'. Its roots lie in the Gothic term amals, which means 'diligent' or 'brave', as well as in Old High German amal, which means 'hard work', 'advancement', 'pushing forward', or 'diligence'. Additionally, Meliah is occasionally used as a short form of Melania, which directly means 'the dark one' or 'the black one'. These derivations come from Ancient Greek, where mélas (μέλας) means 'black' and melanía (μελανία) means 'darkness'.
Where does the name Meliah come from?
The name Meliah has its roots in Ancient Greek and Old High German and means 'the diligent'. In Ancient Greek, the derivation mélas (μέλας) refers to 'black', 'dark', as well as melanía (μελανία) for 'darkness'. In Old High German, it refers to amal, which means 'hard work', 'advancement', or 'diligence'. The language includes German and Spanish.
How do you pronounce Meliah?
The pronunciation of Meliah is pleasant and three syllables long, usually pronounced as 'Me-li-ah' [meˈliːa]. The name begins with a bright 'Me', which conveys lightness. The open vowel sequence at the end provides a soft and transparent sound quality. Meliah sounds delicate, harmonious, and modern, almost ethereal.
When is the name day of Meliah?
The name day for Meliah is celebrated on May 4, July 8, and December 31.
Popularity
In Germany, Meliah enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,740th on the list of the most common female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2014, when it reached 1,017th place. Over the last ten years, Meliah has been chosen as a first name about 190 times, placing it 1,663rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,769th.
Nicknames & pet names
Liah / Meli
Similar first names
Frequently asked questions about the name Meliah
What is the meaning of the name Meliah?
The name Meliah is a variant of Melia and is also considered a short form of Amelia. It means 'the diligent', 'the brave', and 'the worker'.
Where does the name Meliah come from?
Meliah has its roots in Ancient Greek and Old High German. In Ancient Greek, mélas means 'black' and melanía means 'darkness', while in Old High German, amal means 'hard work' or 'diligence'.
How popular is the name Meliah?
The name Meliah is relatively rare but is gaining popularity due to its unique sound and meaning, especially in modern naming trends.