Girl · #15,404 in 2026

Melicia

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

Current Rank

#15,404

Peak Rank

#6,667 (1988)

Total Babies

210

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1958

First Year

2008

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#6667

Peak Rank

210

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Melicia

Melicia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1958, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 11 Melicias were born — ranking #6,667 that year. As of 2026, Melicia ranks #15,404 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 210 Melicias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s 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 Melicia

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

Militia
Milicia
Malatia
Mellish
Melilla
Malecha
Melissa
Malicious
Malaysia
Militias
Malasia
Malissa

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Melicia

What does the name Melicia mean?

Melicia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1958. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Melicia in 2026?

In 2026, Melicia ranks #15,404 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Melicia most popular?

Melicia reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #6,667 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Melicia a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Melicia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Melicia include Malcolm, Minyon, Zanthia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Melicia

Melicia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1958 and has accumulated 210 births in the dataset. Melicia's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #6,667. Use the chart and map above to compare Melicia'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.