Melek
4 countries#676 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Melek was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
1,897 births recorded 1974–2022 · currently #676 · peaked in 2020 with 102 births
Most common in: Bas-Rhin, Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis, Haut-Rhin, Isère
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
645 births recorded 1987–2025 · currently #4067 · peaked in 2022 with 105 births
Most common in: Texas, California, New York, Florida, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
334 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 26 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
331 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1259 · peaked in 2021 with 26 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2009–2009 · peaked in 2009 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Melek’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #806 | — |
| 2004 | #1065 | ↓259 |
| 2005 | #1208 | ↓143 |
| 2006 | #963 | ↑245 |
| 2007 | #868 | ↑95 |
| 2008 | #732 | ↑136 |
| 2009 | #584 | ↑148 |
| 2010 | #848 | ↓264 |
| 2011 | #1089 | ↓241 |
| 2012 | #840 | ↑249 |
| 2013 | #851 | ↓11 |
| 2014 | #792 | ↑59 |
| 2015 | #695 | ↑97 |
| 2016 | #784 | ↓89 |
| 2017 | #633 | ↑151 |
| 2018 | #643 | ↓10 |
| 2019 | #592 | ↑51 |
| 2020 | #531 | ↑61 |
| 2021 | #654 | ↓123 |
| 2022 | #676 | ↓22 |
Frequently asked questions about Melek
Is Melek a popular name?
Yes — Melek currently ranks #676 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Melek more common for boys or girls?
Melek is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Melek most popular?
Melek peaked in 2020 in France, with 102 recorded births that year.
Is Melek rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Melek’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2243 in 1974 to #676 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Melek?
At least 2,876 babies have been recorded with the name Melek across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Melek popular in more than one country?
Yes — Melek appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Melek?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Melek include Mariangel, Medina, Misty, Moana.
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