How Many People Are Named Melika?

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

Melika
Very Rare
Persian

Melika is a rare Persian name that means 'queenly' or 'noble'. Only 392 people named Melika live in the US today, making up just 1 in 841,960 Americans. The majority, 51%, are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.

~392
Living in US
1 in 841,960
Americans
1989
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Queenly
🌐
Origin
Persian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Regal Dignified Strong
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

934
Worldwide Bearers
#43,308
Global Rank
🇳🇱 Netherlands
94
🇮🇳 India
83
🇨🇦 Canada
83
🇸🇪 Sweden
62
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
49
🇦🇱 Albania
48
🇹🇭 Thailand
47
🇹🇳 Tunisia
46
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
42
🇬🇷 Greece
33

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
392 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
203
Would be under 30 (51%)
197
Would be 30–60 (49%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 400 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: 1989

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
86
International
5

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

📜 Melika Through the Generations

Melika saw its peak popularity in 1989 with 15 births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, there are 392 people named Melika in the United States, with most falling between the ages of 20 and 60. Interestingly, 203 of those are under 30, indicating that Melika is a genuinely modern name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 10
California 5

✨ Similar Names to Melika

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Melika's Persian roots

📄 About the Name Melika

How Many People Have the Name Melika?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 392 people in the United States currently share the name Melika. That works out to roughly 1 in every 841,960 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Melika a Common or Rare Name?

Melika 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 Melika Mean?

Melika means "queenly" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Melika Most Popular?

The name Melika reached peak popularity in 1989, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Melika?

Approximately 392 people named Melika live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 400. That works out to roughly 1 in 841,960 Americans.

Is Melika a rare name?

Melika is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 841,960 Americans has this name.

What does the name Melika mean?

Melika means "queenly" and comes from Persian origins.

Is Melika more male or female?

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

When was Melika most popular?

Melika peaked in 1989 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US392
All-Time Births400
1 in X1 in 841,960
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age29
Peak Year1989
World Rank#43,308
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.