Melania
girl name#1170 in 2025Melania entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #932 in 2017, ranks #1170 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1913–2025
#1170
rank today
#932
peak (2017)
198
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3105 |
| 1920s | #3833 |
| 1930s | #4057 |
| 1940s | #3863 |
| 1950s | #4236 |
| 1960s | #4796 |
| 1970s | #5004 |
| 1980s | #5680 |
| 1990s | #6220 |
| 2000s | #4530 |
| 2010s | #1752 |
| 2020s | #1441 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Melania has been most popular in CA, NY, FL.
Living bearers
About 3,400 people named Melania are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Melania is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Melania in 2025?
- Melania ranks #1170 among US girl names in 2025, with 198 babies given the name.
- When was the name Melania most popular?
- Melania peaked in 2017, reaching #932 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Melania with classmates?
- Melania will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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