girl's name
Melila
meh-lee-LAH (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 30
Melila is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1992, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1992.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Melila Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Melila?
In 2009, Melila was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Melila Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Mélila | Mélila is a rare spelling of Melila, written with an acute accent and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Melila
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Melila Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Melila over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Melila
- French meh-lee-LAH
Sibling Names for Melila
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Melila — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Melila
Is Melila a girl's or a boy's name?
Melila is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Melila?
Melila has 3 syllables.
When was Melila most popular?
Melila peaked in 1992, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.