Mela vs Ndeye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mela

Girl #5,557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gathering, festival, fair"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Polish Italian Spanish South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,557
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel

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Ndeye

Girl #5,701 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mother, maternal figure, matriarch"

Origin: Wolof

Cultural Roots

Senegalese Gambian West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,701
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dey, Dee

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Popularity Comparison

Mela Rank #5,557
Ndeye Rank #5,701

Mela is more popular, ranked #5557 vs #5701 for Ndeye.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mela ___

  • Mela Rose
  • Mela Grace
  • Mela Sofia
  • Mela Elena
  • Mela Aria
  • Mela Dawn

Ndeye ___

  • Ndeye Fatou
  • Ndeye Awa
  • Ndeye Mariama
  • Ndeye Grace
  • Ndeye Aisha
  • Ndeye Binta

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mela

Mila Isla Priya Ananya Ravi

If you choose Ndeye

Fatou Aminata Cheikh Ousmane Rokhaya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mela or Ndeye more popular?

Mela is more popular, ranked #5557 compared to Ndeye at #5701 in the United States.

What do Mela and Ndeye mean?

Mela means "gathering, festival, fair" (Sanskrit origin). Ndeye means "mother, maternal figure, matriarch" (Wolof origin).

Are Mela and Ndeye boy or girl names?

Mela is primarily a girl name. Ndeye is primarily a girl name.

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