Melesha
girl nameMelesha entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #7680 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1974–2025
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rank today
#7680
peak (1974)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8121 |
| 1990s | #11738 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Melesha are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Melesha alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Melesha in 2025?
- Melesha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Melesha most popular?
- Melesha peaked in 1974, reaching #7680 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Melesha with classmates?
- Melesha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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