How Many People Are Named Melis?

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

Melis
Very Rare
Turkish

Melis is a rare Turkish name that sounds fresh and modern. Only 328 people named Melis live in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,006,417 Americans. The majority, 88%, are under 30, giving it a youthful vibe.

~508
Living in US
1 in 652,459
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
Turkish
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Innovative Energetic Determined
22
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 22 are natural leaders and visionaries.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

24,352
Worldwide Bearers
#32,660
Global Rank
🇹🇷 Turkey
11,709
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
5,530
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,391
🇺🇸 United States
1,147
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
1,040
🇻🇪 Venezuela
262
🇨🇴 Colombia
251
🇮🇳 India
246
🇷🇺 Russia
222
🇮🇹 Italy
219

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
328 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
292
Would be under 30 (88%)
39
Would be 30–60 (12%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 331 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: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
98

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

📜 Melis Through the Generations

Melis peaked in popularity in 2015 with 19 births, but its overall trend shows a slow decline. With an average age of 17, most Melises are young adults, with 292 under 30 and only 39 between 30 and 60. This name's prevalence among younger generations suggests it's a relatively new choice for parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Melis

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Melis's Turkish roots

📄 About the Name Melis

How Many People Have the Name Melis?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 508 people in the United States currently share the name Melis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 652,459 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Melis a Common or Rare Name?

Melis 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 Melis Mean?

Melis means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from Turkish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Melis Most Popular?

The name Melis reached peak popularity in 2015, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Melis?

Approximately 508 people named Melis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 508. That works out to roughly 1 in 652,459 Americans.

Is Melis a rare name?

Melis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 652,459 Americans has this name.

What does the name Melis mean?

Melis means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from Turkish origins.

Is Melis more male or female?

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

When was Melis most popular?

Melis peaked in 2015 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US508
All-Time Births508
1 in X1 in 652,459
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2015
World Rank#32,660
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.