Melita
Pronunciation: [ m-ehl-EET-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Melita is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-ehl-EET-uh.
Parents who love the name Melita often also consider Chesterine, Brookie, Melvin .
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Melita first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,429 babies have been named Melita in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melita is past its peak , currently ranked #70,915 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,915
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Melita
Melita is a girl name .
Melita is currently ranked #70,915 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melita include Mel, Meli, Meliy, Meliie, Mey, Meie, and Melkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Melita include Melissa, Melina, Melinda, Melia, Melisa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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