Mela
2 countries#4987 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Mela was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,015 births recorded 1905–2025 · currently #4987 · peaked in 2019 with 55 births
Most common in: New Mexico, California, New York, Florida, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
40 births recorded 2004–2020 · peaked in 2013 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
40 births recorded 2004–2020 · peaked in 2013 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Mela’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5545 | — |
| 2007 | #5895 | ↓350 |
| 2008 | #6559 | ↓664 |
| 2009 | #8058 | ↓1499 |
| 2010 | #6904 | ↑1154 |
| 2011 | #5063 | ↑1841 |
| 2012 | #4836 | ↑227 |
| 2013 | #4543 | ↑293 |
| 2014 | #3925 | ↑618 |
| 2015 | #3989 | ↓64 |
| 2016 | #4423 | ↓434 |
| 2017 | #4477 | ↓54 |
| 2018 | #3739 | ↑738 |
| 2019 | #2962 | ↑777 |
| 2020 | #3221 | ↓259 |
| 2021 | #4245 | ↓1024 |
| 2022 | #4378 | ↓133 |
| 2023 | #4873 | ↓495 |
| 2024 | #5300 | ↓427 |
| 2025 | #4987 | ↑313 |
Frequently asked questions about Mela
Is Mela a popular name?
Yes — Mela currently ranks #4987 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Mela more common for boys or girls?
Mela is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Mela most popular?
Mela peaked in 2019 in United States, with 55 recorded births that year.
Is Mela rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Mela’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1931 in 1905 to #4987 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Mela?
At least 1,055 babies have been recorded with the name Mela across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Mela popular in more than one country?
Yes — Mela appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Mela?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Mela include Mattea, Mccall, Mischa.
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