Will my child share the name Mela with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Mela per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mela in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Mela becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Mela is rising: up 2,888 places since 2020, to #2,605 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #2,488 in 2022.

Is Mela a good choice for a distinctive name?

Mela is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Mela a popular baby name in the United States?

Mela does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Mela is a distinctive choice, ranked #2605 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Mela in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Mela

Mela is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 966 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #2488 in 2022 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2004.

Mela is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Mela in their class.