How Many People Are Named Melia?

Complete statistics for the name Melia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Melia
Very Rare
Greek

Melia means 'apple tree' in Greek and it's incredibly rare, with only 1 in 65,977 Americans sharing this name. There are around 5,002 people named Melia living today, and most are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~1,963
Living in US
1 in 168,848
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Apple tree
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Creative Compassionate
22
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 22 are often seen as visionaries and leaders, destined to make significant contributions to society.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,002
Worldwide Bearers
#30,574
Global Rank
🇵🇪 Peru
236
🇿🇦 South Africa
232
🇧🇷 Brazil
208
🇿🇲 Zambia
202
🇪🇬 Egypt
195
🇮🇳 India
160
🇹🇿 Tanzania
143
🇭🇹 Haiti
141
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
136
🇦🇺 Australia
124

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
5,002 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 28
3,520
Would be under 30 (67%)
1,275
Would be 30–60 (24%)
456
Would be over 60 (9%)

All 5,251 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
88
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Melia Through the Generations

Melia reached its peak popularity in 2006 with 198 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, the majority of people named Melia are under 30, with 3,520 under-30s compared to 1,275 aged 30-60 and 456 over 60. This age distribution paints a picture of a name that's embraced by younger generations, making it feel fresh and contemporary.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 808
Texas 165
Florida 151
New York 142
Washington 128
Hawaii 124
Ohio 105
North Carolina 95
Georgia 82
Pennsylvania 76

⭐ Famous People Named Melia

Melia is a feminine given name of Greek origin and comes from μελία, the ancient Greek word for ash-tree. In Greek mythology, Melia was an Oceanid, daughter of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys.…

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✨ Similar Names to Melia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Melia's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Melia

How Many People Have the Name Melia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,963 people in the United States currently share the name Melia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 168,848 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Melia a Common or Rare Name?

Melia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Melia Mean?

Melia means "apple tree" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Melia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Melia Most Popular?

The name Melia reached peak popularity in 2006, with 198 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Melia?

Approximately 1,963 people named Melia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,963. That works out to roughly 1 in 168,848 Americans.

Is Melia a rare name?

Melia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 168,848 Americans has this name.

What does the name Melia mean?

Melia means "apple tree" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Melia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Melia are male and 100% are female.

When was Melia most popular?

Melia peaked in 2006 with 198 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,963
All-Time Births1,963
1 in X1 in 168,848
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age28
Peak Year2006
World Rank#30,574
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.