Melia

Melia is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 73 girls in the United States.

Melia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Melia

Melia belongs to the English & American 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, Melia first appears in Social Security records in 1890. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1066 in 1890, and in 2024 73 babies received the name — 5,251 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Melia in US records

First recorded (US)
1890
Best US rank
#1066 in 1890
Peak year
2006
Babies named Melia in 2024
73
Total since 1880
5,251

Melia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#1343 in 2018
Babies named Melia in 2025
6
Total since 1996
244

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Melia mean?

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

Is Melia a boy or girl name?

Melia is a girl name. In 2024, 73 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Melia?

Melia comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Melia?

Melia first appears in US records in 1890. Its best-ever ranking was #1066 in 1890, and 73 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].