Will my child share the name Melia with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Melia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Melia in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Melia becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Melia is declining: down 2,018 places since 2020, to #3,705 in 2025. It peaked at #1,343 in 2018.

Is Melia a good choice for a distinctive name?

Melia 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 Melia a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Q: Who are some famous people named Melia?

Notable people named Melia include: Nika Melia — Nikanor "Nika" Melia is a Georgian politician, former chairman of the United National Movement party and former member of Parliament of Georgia.; Mason Melia — Mason Melia is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur.; Jimmy Melia — James Melia is an English former footballer who spent most of his career playing for Liverpool and went on to become a manager..

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Melia is a distinctive choice, ranked #3705 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Melia in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Melia

Melia has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 429 places in five years. It was most popular in 2018 at #1343 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2001.

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

⭐ Famous People Named Melia

Nika Melia — Nikanor "Nika" Melia is a Georgian politician, former chairman of the United National Movement party and former member of Parliament of Georgia.
Mason Melia — Mason Melia is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur.
Jimmy Melia — James Melia is an English former footballer who spent most of his career playing for Liverpool and went on to become a manager.

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