Girl nameCurrently #9,979 in the USSteady
Melida
3 syllablesPeak year: 20076 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Melida's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Melida's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Melida |
|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 12 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 10 |
Melida through the decades
- Melida peaked in 2007, when 15 babies were named Melida in the US.
- The 1990s were Melida's strongest decade, averaging 10 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2010–2024), use of Melida has fallen 11% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Melida currently ranks #9,979 in the US and is holding steady.