Is Mele a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Mele is commonly used as a Girl name.

It’s currently ranked #939 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Mele Girl

Popularity: #939 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationMEH-leh / ˈmɛ.le

Hawaiian; Hebrew

Meaning

Hawaiian: 'song'; Hebrew: 'honey'

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hawaiian culture, the name Mele is often associated with music and song, reflecting the importance of these elements in Hawaiian traditions. In Hebrew contexts, it is linked to sweetness and affection, often used in a familial or endearing sense. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in regions influenced by Hawaiian heritage.

Trend Summary

The name Mele has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States, particularly among those drawn to Hawaiian culture.

Similar Names

Mira Mina Mila Mirae Mela Maya

Variants

Melea
Mel

International Variants

Mele (Hawaiian)
Melech (Hebrew)

Famous people named Mele

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Fictional characters named Mele

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Sibling Suggestions

Malia Leila Kiana Lani

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mele was first seen in the United States in 1955. Mele has ranked as high as #1194 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, Utah, and Hawaii. In the past 5 years the name Mele has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Mele (2022)

Year:

State	Births	Share
HI	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1955	5
1963	7
1965	5
1967	6
1973	7
1974	8
1975	11
1976	9
1977	7
1978	10
1979	13
1980	15
1981	12
1982	14
1983	17
1984	14
1985	23
1986	15
1987	20
1988	19
1989	23
1990	27
1991	33
1992	20
1993	17
1994	27
1995	18
1996	12
1997	17
1998	25
1999	21
2000	16
2001	22
2002	19
2003	18
2004	20
2005	23
2006	13
2007	26
2008	16
2009	22
2010	17
2011	10
2012	8
2013	16
2014	21
2015	26
2016	20
2017	13
2018	16
2019	20
2020	15
2021	17
2022	20
2023	12
2024	11