Girl · #10,293 in 2026

Mella

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

Current Rank

#10,293

Peak Rank

#2,762 (1921)

Total Babies

333

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1885

First Year

2023

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#2762

Peak Rank

333

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mella

Mella first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1885, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 12 Mellas were born — ranking #2,762 that year. As of 2026, Mella ranks #10,293 for baby girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 333 Mellas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Mella

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

Mela
Milla
Mullah
Mulla
Milah
Mellow
Moolah
Melo
Mello
Moola
Mila
Mala

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mella

What does the name Mella mean?

Mella is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1885. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mella in 2026?

In 2026, Mella ranks #10,293 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Mella most popular?

Mella reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #2,762 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Mella a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Mella?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mella include Arra, Anie, Icey. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mella

Mella is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1885 and has accumulated 333 births in the dataset. Mella's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #2,762. Use the chart and map above to compare Mella'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.