Melda
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Melda is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
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Melda first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 309 babies have been named Melda in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melda is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,884 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,884
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Melda
Melda is a girl name .
Melda is currently ranked #28,884 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melda include Mel, Mey, Meie, and Melkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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