Mela Name Popularity and Statistics
Mela is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Mela?
Mela is spelled M-E-L-A. The name has 4 letters.
Mela Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,987
Recorded Births26
- Girls usage rose 313 places to #4,987 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Mela Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 26 | #4,987 |
| 2024 | Girls | 24 | #5,300 |
| 2023 | Girls | 27 | #4,873 |
| 2022 | Girls | 32 | #4,378 |
| 2021 | Girls | 33 | #4,245 |
| 2020 | Girls | 48 | #3,221 |
| 2019 | Girls | 55 | #2,962 |
| 2018 | Girls | 40 | #3,739 |
| 2017 | Girls | 31 | #4,477 |
| 2016 | Girls | 32 | #4,423 |
| 2015 | Girls | 37 | #3,989 |
| 2014 | Girls | 38 | #3,925 |
| 2013 | Girls | 31 | #4,543 |
| 2012 | Girls | 29 | #4,836 |
| 2011 | Girls | 27 | #5,063 |
| 2010 | Girls | 18 | #6,904 |
| 2009 | Girls | 15 | #8,058 |
| 2008 | Girls | 20 | #6,559 |
| 2007 | Girls | 23 | #5,895 |
| 2006 | Girls | 24 | #5,545 |
| 2005 | Girls | 13 | #8,330 |
| 2004 | Girls | 12 | #8,716 |
| 2003 | Girls | 7 | #12,408 |
| 2002 | Girls | 8 | #11,108 |
When Was Mela Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2019 · Girls
55 recorded births
National rank #2,962
2020 · Girls
48 recorded births
National rank #3,221
2018 · Girls
40 recorded births
National rank #3,739
2014 · Girls
38 recorded births
National rank #3,925
Where Mela Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #3,285 | 5 |