Meliyah
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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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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,905
- Total SSA Count
- 14
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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, Meli, Meliy, Meliie, Yah, Yahy, Yahie, Mey, Meie, and Melkins. 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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