Meleah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Meleah means 'queen' or 'ruler' and is of Hebrew origin.
Meaning of the Name Meleah
Meleah is a modern American name with a Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Melech, which means 'king' or 'ruler'. Meleah is often associated with strength, leadership, and authority. It can also be considered as a feminine form of the name Michael. In Hebrew culture, names hold significant meaning and are believed to shape one's destiny.
Popularity of the Name Meleah
The popularity for the name Meleah peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 49 births, which ranked number 5,907 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Meleah had the most female births in 2007 with 49, which ranked number 3,376 out of 20,573 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Meleah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 44 births to 13 births, a decline of -70.45%. Among females, Meleah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 44 births to 13 births, a decline of -70.45%.
Nationwide Popularity of Meleah
- 20 Year Trend of Meleah: -67.50%
- 10 Year Trend of Meleah: -70.45%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Meleah: -70.45%
Popularity of Meleah by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Meleah. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Meleah in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Meleah is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Meleah
- Total Births of Meleah: 12 (-11.48%)
- Female Births of Meleah: 12 (-11.48%)
Given the downward trend of Meleah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -11.48% decrease in total births, for a total of 12 births in 2024. For Females, births for Meleah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 12 female births in 2024, a decrease of -11.48%.