Melaku

Melaku is a boy's name of African origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Melaku at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
African
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Melaku

Melaku belongs to the African tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Melaku first appears in Social Security records in 1993. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #9667 in 1993, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 5 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Melaku in US records

First recorded (US)
1993
Best US rank
#9667 in 1993
Peak year
1993
Total since 1880
5

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Melaku mean?

The meaning of Melaku is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its African origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Melaku a boy or girl name?

Melaku is a boy name.

What origin is the name Melaku?

Melaku comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Melaku?

Melaku first appears in US records in 1993. Its best-ever ranking was #9667 in 1993, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.