Meliyah
Meliyah is a girl baby name. Ranked #7,905 in the US, popular nicknames include Mel, Mey, and Melie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Meliyah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 492 babies have been named Meliyah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Meliyah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,905 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,905
- Total SSA Count
- 14
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Meliyah
Meliyah is a girl name .
Meliyah is currently ranked #7,905 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Meliyah include Mel, Mey, Melie, and Meliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Meliyah 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)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis