Created as a stage name for one of the 19th century's true superstars, Australian opera singer Nellie Melba, the name today mostly reminds people of the dry little pieces of toast you eat when you're on a diet.
Variations
Malva,
Melva,
Mellba,
Melbah
Nicknames
Melly,
Mel,
Mellie
Popularity rankings from the Social Security Administration
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You may find some surprises -- for example, who knew Jennifer was a boy's name? Because this feature uses actual Social Security data, it includes the human error that attends a large survey, but it still reliably reflects the patterns of naming fashion.
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