Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Meleni

Name: Popularity of the name Meleni in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Meleni, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,243

Peak Rank

#8,259 (2004)

Total Babies

104

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1999

First Year

2024

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#8259

Peak Rank

104

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Meleni

Meleni first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1999, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 13 Melenis were born — ranking #8,259 that year. As of 2026, Meleni ranks #15,243 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 104 Melenis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Meleni

Phonetically similar names — useful when Meleni is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Mullaney
Mullany
Maloney
Moloney
Melanie
Melony
Melany
Melani
Melonie
Melone
Meloni
Mellone

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Meleni

What does the name Meleni mean?

Meleni is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Meleni in 2026?

In 2026, Meleni ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Meleni most popular?

Meleni reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #8,259 that year with 13 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Meleni most popular?

Meleni has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Meleni.

Is Meleni a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Meleni is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Meleni?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Meleni include Libertad, Lalaine, Donovan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Meleni

Meleni is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 104 births in the dataset. Meleni's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #8,259. Use the chart and map above to compare Meleni's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.