Rising since 2016, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Melayah since 2007
Babies named Melayah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 91 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Melayah is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 2007. Its trajectory has been rising since 2016, and it reached its peak rank in 2019. The name is quite uncommon, occurring in only about 1 in 146,115 births as of 2025, which gives it a distinctive feel. The coinage follows a pattern seen in other contemporary names, blending the melodic 'Mel-' start with a lyrical ending. While no top states have been recorded for this name, its spread reflects the broader trend of inventive, phonetically pleasing names gaining traction in the 2010s and beyond. Parents drawn to Melayah likely appreciate its soft sound and modern flair, without the weight of a long historical tradition.
Melayah is a modern coinage, likely combining the popular syllable 'Mel-' (as in Melanie or Melody) with the fashionable suffix '-ayah' (as in Alayah or Layah). It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2007 and has seen modest but consistent use since then.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mela, Layah
Sibling names for Melayah
Names that share Melayah's style, for a brother or sister.
