girl's name
Melica
MEL-ih-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 42
Melica is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1999 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 1974, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1974.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Melica Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 11 |
How Popular Is Melica?
In 1999, Melica 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.
Where Melica Is Used
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 Melica
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Melica Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Melica over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Melica
- English MEL-ih-kuh
Sibling Names for Melica
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Melica — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Melica
How popular is the name Melica?
In 1999, Melica 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 Melica a girl's or a boy's name?
Melica is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Melica?
Melica has 3 syllables.
When was Melica most popular?
Melica peaked in 1974, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.