The baby name Melitah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced meh-LEE-tah,muh-LEE-tuh.
Melitah is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Melitah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced meh-LEE-tah,muh-LEE-tuh.
Melitah is Greek in Origin.
Melitah is a modern feminine variant of Melita/Melitta, from Greek meli “honey” and melitta “bee.” Attested in classical Greek and Latin; it appears in the New Testament as Melita (Acts 28:1) referring to Malta, strengthening ecclesiastical usage. The -h ending reflects regional spellings - particularly in East African and Semitic-influenced contexts - without altering pronunciation.
Meaning: “honey-sweet,” “honey,” or “bee,” conveying sweetness, industriousness, and warmth. Historical use spans Central and Southern Europe (Croatia, Slovenia, Malta) and diaspora communities; occasional revival in English as an alternative to Melissa and Melina. The toponym Melita for Malta and Mljet may derive from Greek for honey or from Phoenician Maleth “refuge,” underscoring the name’s layered, cross-cultural history. Variants and related forms include Melita, Melitta, Melitha, Melina, Melissa; diminutives Meli, Lita, Leta.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | Girls | 0 | #146 | 6 | 4,216 |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,089 | 53 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Melitah is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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