Melita
girl nameMelita entered the US charts in 1894, peaked at #1353 in 1894, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1894–2025
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rank today
#1353
peak (1894)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1527 |
| 1900s | #1780 |
| 1910s | #2458 |
| 1920s | #3175 |
| 1930s | #2931 |
| 1940s | #3115 |
| 1950s | #2190 |
| 1960s | #2135 |
| 1970s | #2161 |
| 1980s | #4483 |
| 1990s | #9816 |
| 2000s | #10394 |
| 2010s | #14388 |
| 2020s | #14335 |
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Melita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Melita alive today was born around 1967, making them about 58 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Melita in 2025?
- Melita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Melita most popular?
- Melita peaked in 1894, reaching #1353 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Melita with classmates?
- Melita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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