Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Meleni since 1999
Babies named Meleni per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Meleni is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1999, making it a very recent coinage. Its peak year of use came in 2004, when it was given to a small number of baby girls. Since 2022, it has shown a rising trajectory, though it remains far from mainstream. The name's origins are uncertain; it may be a Hawaiian adaptation of Melinda or Melanie, or simply a contemporary invention blending familiar syllables. With no top states and no notable bearers in the public eye, Meleni remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking something unique. Its rarity and melodic sound give it a fresh, modern appeal without established historical baggage.
Meleni is a name of modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1999. Its exact derivation is unclear, but it may have been formed by blending popular elements such as Mel- (from Melanie or Melissa) with the fashionable suffix -eni. Alternatively, it resembles the Hawaiian name Meleni, a local form of Melinda or Melanie introduced by missionaries. Use has been sporadic, with a peak in 2004, and it has seen a slight resurgence since 2022.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mel, Leni
Variants: Melani
Sibling names for Meleni
Names that share Meleni's style, for a brother or sister.
