Meliha

Meliha is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning “beautiful.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2023.

Meliha at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Turkish
Meaning
“beautiful”

About the name Meliha

Meliha belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “beautiful” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Meliha first appears in Social Security records in 2001. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #10022 in 2020, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 83 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Meliha in US records

First recorded (US)
2001
Best US rank
#10022 in 2020
Peak year
2020
Total since 1880
83

Meliha in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#3681 in 2012
Babies named Meliha in 2023
3
Total since 1996
27

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Meliha mean?

Meliha means “beautiful” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Meliha a boy or girl name?

Meliha is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2023.

What origin is the name Meliha?

Meliha comes from the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Meliha?

Meliha first appears in US records in 2001. Its best-ever ranking was #10022 in 2020, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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