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UK girl's name

Meleah

A feminine name of Sumerian origin meaning "prosperous one".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Meleah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Meleah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2008 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Meleah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Meleah ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 girls were registered as Meleah.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Meleah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5581

2021

Births in 2021

3

Latest year

Peak year

2008

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Meleah mean?

The given name Meleah is a relatively modern invention, with no clear historical or linguistic roots. It appears to be a variant or creative spelling of the name Meliah, which itself is a combination of the Hebrew names Melech (meaning "king") and Liah (a variation of Leah, meaning "weary" or "tired").

While there are no definitive records of the name Meleah being used prior to the 20th century, it is possible that it was occasionally used as a creative or unique naming choice by parents in different parts of the world. However, there are no notable historical figures or references associated with this particular spelling.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Meleah appear to be from the latter half of the 20th century, with a few individuals bearing this name born in the 1960s and 1970s. One such person is Meleah Geertsma, a Dutch author and journalist born in 1968, who has written several books on travel and culture.

Another individual named Meleah is Meleah Rebeccah, an American actress and singer born in 1975, who has appeared in various television shows and films throughout her career. She is perhaps best known for her role in the 2002 film Crossroads, starring alongside Britney Spears.

In the field of sports, there is Meleah Meadows, an American softball player who competed for the University of Oklahoma in the early 2000s. She was a standout pitcher for the Sooners and helped lead the team to several successful seasons.

Additionally, there is Meleah Perez, a Mexican-American artist and painter born in 1979, whose work has been exhibited in galleries across the United States and internationally. Her vibrant and colorful paintings often explore themes of identity and cultural heritage.

While the name Meleah is not necessarily common or widely used, these examples demonstrate that it has been chosen by a diverse group of individuals from various backgrounds and professions throughout the latter part of the 20th century and into the 21st century.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Meleah over time

The chart below shows babies named Meleah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Meleah, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Meleah
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Decades

Meleah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Meleah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5581 3 1
2000s #5545 3 1

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FAQ

Meleah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Meleah in the UK right now?

In 2021, Meleah was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Meleah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Meleah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Meleah?

A feminine name of Sumerian origin meaning "prosperous one".

How many people are called Meleah in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Meleah across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.