Melaia
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Melaia first appeared in US Social Security records in 2024.
Over 5 babies have been named Melaia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melaia is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #39,367 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #39,367
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Punjabi origin
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Hebrew origin
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Yiddish origin
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Hebrew (niv root) origin
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About the Name Melaia
Melaia is a girl name .
Melaia is currently ranked #39,367 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melaia include Mel, Mela, Melay, Melaie, Mey, Meie, and Melkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Melaia include Melanie, Melany, Melani, Melania . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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