Melida
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Melida first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 593 babies have been named Melida in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melida is past its peak , currently ranked #11,569 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,569
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Modern American origin
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"possibly from selene (moon) root"
#11,717 in US
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About the Name Melida
Melida is a girl name .
Melida is currently ranked #11,569 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melida 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 Melida 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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