Melesa
girl nameMelesa entered the US charts in 1957, peaked at #4494 in 1965, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1957–2025
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rank today
#4494
peak (1965)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5918 |
| 1960s | #5387 |
| 1970s | #7064 |
| 1980s | #9213 |
| 1990s | #11595 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Melesa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Melesa alive today was born around 1971, making them about 54 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Melesa in 2025?
- Melesa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Melesa most popular?
- Melesa peaked in 1965, reaching #4494 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Melesa with classmates?
- Melesa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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