girl's name
Melma
MEL-muh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 29
Melma is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1930 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 1927, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1921.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Melma Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 24 |
| 1930s | 5 |
How Popular Is Melma?
In 1930, Melma 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 Melma
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Melma Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Melma over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Melma
- English MEL-muh
Sibling Names for Melma
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Melma — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Melma
How popular is the name Melma?
In 1930, Melma 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 Melma a girl's or a boy's name?
Melma is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Melma?
Melma has 2 syllables.
When was Melma most popular?
Melma peaked in 1927, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.