Meliyah
Every Meliyah since 1999 — 505 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Meliyah
Meliyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,181 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 505 American babies have been named Meliyah. Its peak came in 2009, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Meliyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Meliyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,181 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,838 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,581 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,422 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,891 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,600 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,124 |
| 2018 | 30 | #4,638 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,450 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,120 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,778 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,411 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,633 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,073 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,876 |
| 2010 | 33 | #4,466 |
| 2009 | 35 | #4,342 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,693 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,304 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,706 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,254 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,570 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,486 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,262 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,525 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,648 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Meliyah in 2025?
Meliyah ranked #8,181 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Meliyah?
505 babies have been named Meliyah in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Meliyah most popular?
Meliyah peaked in 2009, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Meliyah a boy or girl name?
Meliyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Meliyah rising or falling?
Meliyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.