girl's name
Melitta
meh-LEE-tah
- Origin Slovene
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 83
Melitta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1988 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.
- Melitta is a name of Slovene origin.
- Peaked in 1975, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1954.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Melitta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 8 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 47 |
| 1980s | 17 |
How Popular Is Melitta?
In 1988, Melitta 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 Melitta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Melitta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Melitta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Melitta
- Pronunciation meh-LEE-tah
Sibling Names for Melitta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Melitta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Melitta
How popular is the name Melitta?
In 1988, Melitta 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 Melitta a girl's or a boy's name?
Melitta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Melitta?
Melitta has 3 syllables.
When was Melitta most popular?
Melitta peaked in 1975, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.