Holding steady.
Popularity of Meliya since 2006
Babies named Meliya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
First recorded in 2006, Meliya is a very rare name that reached its peak usage in 2009. It has maintained a stable but low level of use since then, never breaking into national rankings. The name's modern coinage and similarity to popular names like Amelia and Maliyah position it as a stylish, contemporary choice. Its origin is uncertain, likely a creative blend or respelling, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive name with a familiar sound.
Meliya appears to be a modern English name, first recorded in 2006. It may be a creative respelling or variant of names like Amelia, Emilia, or Maliyah, following the popular -iya suffix trend. Its short history and limited usage suggest it is a contemporary coinage rather than a traditional name.
“Meliya” around the world
Where Meliya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Meli, Mia, Lee
Sibling names for Meliya
Names that share Meliya's style, for a brother or sister.
