Declining since 2008, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Meleah since 1955
Babies named Meleah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 41 |
| 1960s | 74 |
| 1970s | 157 |
| 1980s | 202 |
| 1990s | 258 |
| 2000s | 408 |
| 2010s | 293 |
| 2020s | 79 |
Meaning & origin
Meleah first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1955, but it remained exceptionally rare for decades. Its most notable period of use was the 2000s, peaking in 2007, after which it has steadily declined. As of 2025, the name ranks 8,860th, with approximately 1 in every 146,115 newborn girls receiving it. The trajectory has been falling since 2008, suggesting it was a short-lived fashion rather than a sustained choice. The name is not closely tied to any particular state or region, as it does not appear in top state lists. Its origins are uncertain, likely a modern respelling or fusion of sounds from established names like Amelia or Leah. Parents choosing Meleah today may appreciate its distinctive, melodic quality and rarity.
Meleah is a modern coinage, likely formed by combining the popular sounds of names like Amelia or Leah. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1955, but saw most of its use in the 2000s, peaking in 2007. It has no well-attested historical derivation, and its spelling may be an invented or respelled form.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lea, Mia
Sibling names for Meleah
Names that share Meleah's style, for a brother or sister.
