Melba Tapia

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Melba Tapia — English
42K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Melba Tapia is a name that combines English origins. The first name Melba is a feminine given name of English origin. Dame Nellie Melba (1861–1931), Australian soprano opera singer Melba Montgomery (1938–2025), American country singer-songwriter Melba Moore (born 1945), American R&B singer and actress Melba Roy Mouton (1929–1990), American NASA scientist Melba (film), a 1953 musical biopic about Nellie Melba Melba (miniseries), a 1988 Australian miniseries about Nellie Melba Melba (radio serial), 1946–7 musical drama about Nellie Melba Melba (TV series), a TV series starring Melba Moore Melba, Australian Capital Territory, a suburb of Canberra, Australia Melba, Idaho, a small town in the United States Melba G. The surname Tapia: Abel Tapia (born 1949), American politician Alejandro Tapia y Rivera (1826–1882), Puerto Rican writer Anthony Tapia (born 1987), Colombian footballer Antonio Tapia (born 1949), Spanish footballer and football coach Bill Tapia (1908–2011), American musician Domingo Tapia (born 1991), Dominican baseball player Gene Tapia (1925–2005), American race car driver Gloria Tapia (born 1972), Swedish actress Héctor Tapia (born 1977), Chilean-Italian footballer Humberto Tapia (1986–2011), Mexican boxer Johnny Tapia (1967–2012), American boxer Josefina Tapia (born 2002), Chilean skateboarder Keith Tapia (b. Melba is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 42K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Melba reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Melba

English

Dame Nellie Melba (1861–1931), Australian soprano opera singer Melba Montgomery (1938–2025), American country singer-songwriter Melba Moore (born 1945), American R&B singer and actress Melba Roy Mouton (1929–1990), American NASA scientist Melba (film), a 1953 musical biopic about Nellie Melba Melba (miniseries), a 1988 Australian miniseries about Nellie Melba Melba (radio serial), 1946–7 musical drama about Nellie Melba Melba (TV series), a TV series starring Melba Moore Melba, Australian Capital Territory, a suburb of Canberra, Australia Melba, Idaho, a small town in the United States Melba G.

Surname: Tapia

Spanish

Abel Tapia (born 1949), American politician Alejandro Tapia y Rivera (1826–1882), Puerto Rican writer Anthony Tapia (born 1987), Colombian footballer Antonio Tapia (born 1949), Spanish footballer and football coach Bill Tapia (1908–2011), American musician Domingo Tapia (born 1991), Dominican baseball player Gene Tapia (1925–2005), American race car driver Gloria Tapia (born 1972), Swedish actress Héctor Tapia (born 1977), Chilean-Italian footballer Humberto Tapia (1986–2011), Mexican boxer Johnny Tapia (1967–2012), American boxer Josefina Tapia (born 2002), Chilean skateboarder Keith Tapia (b.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Melba is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Melba by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Melba Tapia

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Melba Tapia:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Melba?
The first name Melba originates from English. Dame Nellie Melba (1861–1931), Australian soprano opera singer Melba Montgomery (1938–2025), American country singer-songwriter Melba Moore (born 1945), American R&B singer and actress Melba Roy Mouton (1929–1990), American NASA scientist Melba (film), a 1953 musical biopic about Nellie Melba Melba (miniseries), a 1988 Australian miniseries about Nellie Melba Melba (radio serial), 1946–7 musical drama about Nellie Melba Melba (TV series), a TV series starring Melba Moore Melba, Australian Capital Territory, a suburb of Canberra, Australia Melba, Idaho, a small town in the United States Melba G.
When was Melba most popular?
The name Melba reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Tapia?
The surname Tapia originates from Spanish. Abel Tapia (born 1949), American politician Alejandro Tapia y Rivera (1826–1882), Puerto Rican writer Anthony Tapia (born 1987), Colombian footballer Antonio Tapia (born 1949), Spanish footballer and football coach Bill Tapia (1908–2011), American musician Domingo Tapia (born 1991), Dominican baseball player Gene Tapia (1925–2005), American race car driver Gloria Tapia (born 1972), Swedish actress Héctor Tapia (born 1977), Chilean-Italian footballer Humberto Tapia (1986–2011), Mexican boxer Johnny Tapia (1967–2012), American boxer Josefina Tapia (born 2002), Chilean skateboarder Keith Tapia (b.
What are the origins of the name Melba Tapia?
The name Melba Tapia combines two different traditions: the first name Melba has English roots, while the surname Tapia originates from Spanish.
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