Girl · #7,203 in 2026

Meli

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

Current Rank

#7,203

Peak Rank

#7,203 (2024)

Total Babies

205

5-Yr Trend

+57%

1986

First Year

2026

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#7203

Peak Rank

205

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Meli

The earliest SSA record of Meli as a baby girl name dates back to 1986, when 5 babies received it. 2024 was its biggest year on record, with 15 newborns named Meli — #7,223 in the national rankings. About 42% of every Meli on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Meli ranks #7,203 for baby girls with 15 births, rising sharply (+57% over the past five years). All told, over 205 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1980s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Meli

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Meli

What does the name Meli mean?

Meli is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1986. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Meli in 2026?

In 2026, Meli ranks #7,203 among girls' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.

When was Meli most popular?

Meli reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #7,203 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Meli a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Meli?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Meli include Landis, Galadriel, Akosua. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Meli

Meli is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1986 and has accumulated 205 births in the dataset. Meli's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #7,203. Use the chart and map above to compare Meli'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.