girl's name
Melantha
meh-LAN-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 29
Melantha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1978 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1975, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Melantha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 29 |
How Popular Is Melantha?
In 1978, Melantha was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Melantha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Melantha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Melantha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Melantha
- English meh-LAN-thuh
Sibling Names for Melantha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Melantha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Melantha
How popular is the name Melantha?
In 1978, Melantha was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Melantha a girl's or a boy's name?
Melantha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Melantha?
Melantha has 3 syllables.
When was Melantha most popular?
Melantha peaked in 1975, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.