girl's name
Melenda
muh-LEN-duh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 95
Melenda is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1986 it was given to 5 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 1971, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1958.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Melenda Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 26 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 17 |
How Popular Is Melenda?
In 1986, Melenda was given to 5 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 Melenda
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Melenda Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Melenda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Melenda
- English muh-LEN-duh
Sibling Names for Melenda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Melenda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Melenda
How popular is the name Melenda?
In 1986, Melenda was given to 5 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 Melenda a girl's or a boy's name?
Melenda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Melenda?
Melenda has 3 syllables.
When was Melenda most popular?
Melenda peaked in 1971, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.