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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Mello — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Mellisa|Mellodi
Celtic◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Mello

◈

MEL-oh · 2 syllables

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Boy
#6677
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#6677
Popularity score: 11
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#5937 in 2021
5yr
+2767 ranks
Velocity
+2767
Birth frequency
3.6 per 1,000,000 births
Girl
#16812
Popularity score: 2
→ Stable
Peak
#16790 in 2023
5yr
-22 ranks
Velocity
-22
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 #6677 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Mello

Popularity score: 11  ·  SSA Rank: #6677

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20232024

Rank #16812 · Falling since 2023

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Mello

Popularity score: 2  ·  SSA Rank: #16812

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+2767 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
14 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticIrishNatureUnisex2-syllableModernEarthyRareSoft-sounding
Character
smooth, pleasant warmth
STRONG
High confidence

Mello is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6677 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +2767 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#6677 · very rare
Mello at a Glance
Meaning:Honey or sweet. Derived from Irish roots suggesting mellowness and warmth, associated with smooth, pleasant qualities.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#5937 in 2021
5yr change:+2767 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #6677 · Girl #16812
Notable bearers
Mello
Character from Death Note anime (Mihael Keehl)
Similar Sound
MellonMilo◈MelonMeadow◈Marlow◈
Similar Style
Rowan◈LeifSoren◈Stellan◈Caspian◈Finley◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Mello
Rowan◈IvyHazel◈Wren◈Beckett◈Stellan◈River◈Cedar◈
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Rowan◈
Irish · #71
→ Stable
Leif
Norse · #925
↓ Declining
Soren◈
Scandinavian · #571
→ Stable
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Caspian◈
Persian · #578
↑ Rising
Finley◈
Scottish · #290
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Mello · Overview
Summary

Mello is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6677 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Mello scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 2767 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Modern character
Mello carries a warm, cool, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Mello is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
mello.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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