Girl name
Melia name meaning
“ash tree”
Melia means “ash tree.” A feminine name in Türkiye, it is associated with the Greek word melia. Greek mythology also includes figures named Melia connected with trees and water. These mythological links give the name concrete imagery of ash branches, leaves and the shaded banks of streams.
What does Melia mean?
Ash tree
In Turkish: dişbudak ağacı
The Greek interpretation connects Melia directly with tree imagery. The Meliai are ash-tree nymphs in mythology, and other nymph figures also bear the name Melia. Modern use can additionally overlap with shortened forms of Amelia, so not every instance necessarily follows the same derivation.
Origin of the name Melia
Melia is associated with Greek melia, meaning “ash tree.” Greek mythology uses the name for figures connected with tree and water nymphs.
How to pronounce Melia
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /melia/ |
Is Melia a girl’s name?
Yes, Melia is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Melia does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Melia
Names with related meanings
- Zeynep♀A fragrant flowering tree
- Defne♀Bay laurel, an aromatic evergreen tree
- Lina♀A kind of date palm
- Efnan♀Branches, boughs
- Tuğba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Hazal♀A dried, fallen tree leaf
- Tuba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Zeyneb♀A fragrant flowering tree
- Nihal♀Young tree
- Ilgın♀Tamarisk, a flowering shrub with fine foliage
- Hazel♀Hazel tree
- Yaprak♀A plant's usually green, flat leaf
Famous people named Melia
- Melia Karaköse
FAQ about the name Melia
What is the meaning of Melia?
Melia means “ash tree”. Melia is associated with Greek melia, meaning “ash tree.” Greek mythology uses the name for figures connected with tree and water nymphs.
Is Melia a girl’s name?
Yes, Melia is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Melia in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Melia nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Melia?
Melia is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Melia have?
Melia has 3 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Melia?
Melia does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Melia?
Notable people named Melia include Melia Karaköse.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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