Menelik
Menelik is a boy baby name. Ranked #7,025 in the US, popular nicknames include Men, Mey, and Menie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Menelik first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 386 babies have been named Menelik in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Menelik is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,025 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,025
- Total SSA Count
- 12
Nicknames
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About the Name Menelik
Menelik is a boy name .
Menelik is currently ranked #7,025 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Menelik include Men, Mey, Menie, and Meneie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis