Meli
- US rank
- #9,457
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #7,251 in 2024
10 babies were named Meli in the US in 2025. It has dropped 504 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1986–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Meli you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 161,290 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Meli, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Meli would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMeli first shows up in US birth records in 1986, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 39 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #7,251.
- TrendMeli has slipped 504 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,457. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Meli
Meli is a girl name of English origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-eli”. US birth records list Meli for girls from 1986 to 2025, in 22 of those 40 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #7,251 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #9,457, with 10 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.7 | 1,379,310 girls |
| 2000s | 2.5 | 408,163 girls |
| 2010s | 3.9 | 257,069 girls |
| 2020s | 6.9 | 144,928 girls |
Other spellings of Meli
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Meli
What is the origin of the name Meli?
Meli has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Meli a boy or girl name?
Meli is a girl name.
How popular is the name Meli?
Meli ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#7,251).