Melia is a family name that may originate in the Caucasus state of Georgia, in Italy, or in Ireland.
The Georgian name is believed to be derived from the word melia (sometimes mela), meaning "fox".
Names derived from Melia are Meliava, Meliva, Melua, Meluava or Meladze.
[1] The Italian history may date back to early Rome.
[2] The Irish origins may be via alterations to the name O'Maille or O'Malley.