Melek
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Melek first appeared in US Social Security records in 1995.
Over 67 babies have been named Melek in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melek is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,903 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #35,903
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Melek is also used as a girl name, ranked #2938.
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About the Name Melek
Melek is a boy name .
Is Melek a boy or girl name? Melek is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #35,903 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,938. Melek is more commonly used as a girl name.
Melek is currently ranked #35,903 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melek include Mel, Mey, Meie, and Melkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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