How Many People Are Named Meliyah?
Complete statistics for the name Meliyah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Meliyah is a very rare female name, with only 488 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 675,831 Americans. The majority of those named Meliyah are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, that's why they're often found taking charge in various situations.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 492 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: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Meliyah Through the Generations
Meliyah has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2009 when 35 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Meliyah is 13, indicating that it's primarily a name chosen by younger parents. With 492 total births recorded and almost all of them under 30, Meliyah remains a name associated with the newer generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Meliyah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Meliyah
How Many People Have the Name Meliyah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 488 people in the United States currently share the name Meliyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 675,831 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Meliyah a Common or Rare Name?
Meliyah 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 Meliyah Mean?
Meliyah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Meliyah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Meliyah Most Popular?
The name Meliyah reached peak popularity in 2009, with 35 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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 Meliyah?
Approximately 488 people named Meliyah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 492. That works out to roughly 1 in 675,831 Americans.
Is Meliyah a rare name?
Meliyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 675,831 Americans has this name.
What does the name Meliyah mean?
Meliyah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Meliyah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Meliyah are male and 100% are female.
When was Meliyah most popular?
Meliyah peaked in 2009 with 35 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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.