What does the name Melba mean?

The name Melba means "Adapted from Melbourne".

What is the origin of the name Melba?

Melba is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 8 babies were named Melba in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Melba is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 8 ↗

All-Time Total: 33,887

Peak Year: 1924

Melba is derived from the surname of Australian opera singer Nellie Melba. It does not have a specific meaning but is associated with her legacy.

Girl names closely related to Melba

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Boy names closely related to Melba

Lesley Jacobe Kasyn Kacen Jermiah Pryce Christon Slade

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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