Meliah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmeh-LEE-ah / mɛˈliːəHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'God's messenger'; English: variant of Amelia
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Meliah has roots in Hebrew, where it is associated with spiritual significance. It is also considered a variant of the name Amelia, which has been popular in English-speaking countries. The name has gained some recognition in recent years, reflecting a trend towards unique and modern names.
Trend Summary
Meliah has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Malia
- Amelia
International Variants
- Mélia (French)
- Malia (Hawaiian)
Famous people named Meliah
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Fictional characters named Meliah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Meliah was first seen in the United States in 1979. Meliah has ranked as high as #1328 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California, Florida, New York, Arizona, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Meliah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Meliah (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 50 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2011 | 42 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 17 |