Menelik Boy
Origin(s)
Amharic; Ethiopian
Meaning
Amharic: 'son of the wise'
Historical & Cultural Background
Menelik is a name of Ethiopian origin, most notably associated with Menelik II, the Emperor of Ethiopia who successfully defended the country against Italian colonization at the Battle of Adwa in 1896. The name is derived from the Amharic language, which is the official language of Ethiopia. Menelik II is celebrated as a national hero in Ethiopia, symbolizing strength and independence.
Trend Summary
The name Menelik is not widely used in the United States and remains relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Malik, Melek, Mansur, Mendelssohn, Mendel, Mikail, Marek
Variants
- Menelick
International Variants
- Menelik (Ethiopian)
Famous people named Menelik
Menelik II was the Emperor of Ethiopia from 1889 to 1913, known for his role in modernizing the country and defeating colonial forces.
Menelik I is a legendary figure in Ethiopian history, believed to be the son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.
Fictional characters named Menelik
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Menelik was first seen in the United States in 1980. Menelik has ranked as high as #1331 nationally which occurred in 2020 and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Menelik has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Menelik (2020)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 12 |