Melaya
girl nameMelaya entered the US charts in 2003, peaked at #8989 in 2023, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2003–2025
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rank today
#8989
peak (2023)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #12954 |
| 2010s | #12170 |
| 2020s | #12556 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Melaya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Melaya is a kid of about 12 — 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 Melaya in 2025?
- Melaya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Melaya most popular?
- Melaya peaked in 2023, reaching #8989 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Melaya with classmates?
- Melaya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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