Meleta
girl nameMeleta entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #4417 in 1916, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#4417
peak (1916)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4417 |
| 1950s | #4908 |
| 1960s | #5891 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Meleta are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Meleta alive today was born around 1952, making them about 73 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Meleta in 2025?
- Meleta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Meleta most popular?
- Meleta peaked in 1916, reaching #4417 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Meleta with classmates?
- Meleta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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