Meltem

Meltem is a girl's name of Turkish origin meaning “sea breeze.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2009.

Meltem at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“sea breeze”

About the name Meltem

Meltem belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “sea breeze” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Meltem first appears in Social Security records in 1996. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #15019 in 1996, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 10 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Meltem in US records

First recorded (US)
1996
Best US rank
#15019 in 1996
Peak year
1996
Total since 1880
10

Meltem in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#3247 in 2000
Babies named Meltem in 2009
3
Total since 1996
17

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Meltem mean?

Meltem means “sea breeze” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Meltem a boy or girl name?

Meltem is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2009.

What origin is the name Meltem?

Meltem comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Meltem?

Meltem first appears in US records in 1996. Its best-ever ranking was #15019 in 1996, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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