Menelek
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Menelek first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 6 babies have been named Menelek in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Menelek is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,967 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #22,967
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Menelek
Menelek is a boy name .
Menelek is currently ranked #22,967 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Menelek include Men, Mene, Meney, Meneie, Lek, Leky, Lekie, Mey, Meie, and Menkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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