55%RatingSave Gender Feminine Usage English Pronounced Pron. MEHL-bə [key·IPA] Meaning & History From the surname of the Australian opera singer Nellie Melba (1861-1931). This was a stage name that she got from the name of the city Melbourne, where she was born. PopularityDetails Last ranked #901 in 1966 United States People think this name isRate·Details classic natural wholesome strong refined strange simple nerdy Categories Animal Crossing characters, Australia, food, invented, math, opera, opera singers, RB singers, surnames, sweets, TV show titles