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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Melek — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Meleia|Melena
Arabic◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Melek

◈

meh-LEK · 2 syllables

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Girl
#2948
→ Stable
Girl
#2948
Popularity score: 19
→ Stable
Peak
#2001 in 2021
5yr
+12 ranks
Velocity
+12
Birth frequency
1.6 per 100,000 births
Boy
#13504
Popularity score: 4
→ Stable
Peak
#10229 in 2020
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #13504 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Arabic boy names
Melek

Popularity score: 4  ·  SSA Rank: #13504

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2948 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Arabic girl names
Melek

Popularity score: 19  ·  SSA Rank: #2948

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
74
Higher than 74% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+12 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
29 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ArabicTurkishUnisex2-syllableMeaningfulModernMiddle EasternReligious
Character
heavenly messengerregal authority
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Meleks

professionaldedicatedexpressiveathleticdetermined
STRONG
High confidence

Melek is an Arabic unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #2948 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +12 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#13504 · very rare
Melek at a Glance
Meaning:Angel or king. Derived from Arabic melak (angel) or Hebrew melek (king), used across Middle Eastern and Turkish cultures.
Language root:Arabic · Turkish
Peak rank:#2001 in 2021
5yr change:+12 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #2948 · Boy #13504
Notable bearers
Melek Atar
Turkish footballer
Melek Mosser
Austrian-Turkish actor
Melek Tsolmon
Mongolian actress
Similar Sound
MalikMalak◈LeekMelichMelech
Similar Style
KarimAminAmirEmirArjun
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Melek
AriaZaraKarimLaylaAsha◈Rayan◈Norah
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Melek illustration
Name Intelligence
Melek · Overview
Summary

Melek is an Arabic unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #2948 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Melek scores 74/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Meaningful · Modern character
Melek carries a warm, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
melek.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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