Melida
girl nameMelida entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #2868 in 1933, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#2868
peak (1933)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4594 |
| 1920s | #4195 |
| 1930s | #3298 |
| 1940s | #3980 |
| 1950s | #3951 |
| 1960s | #5616 |
| 1970s | #6168 |
| 1980s | #7628 |
| 1990s | #9097 |
| 2000s | #11261 |
| 2010s | #11307 |
| 2020s | #11671 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Melida are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Melida alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Melida in 2025?
- Melida is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Melida most popular?
- Melida peaked in 1933, reaching #2868 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Melida with classmates?
- Melida will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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