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Melda

Girl name

Melda has been given to 1,487 babies in the U.S. since 1887. It peaked in 1925.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,487

Peak year

1925 (44 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1887

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Melda — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Melbagirl

34,925 babies since 1893
Neldagirl

20,144 babies since 1884
Zeldagirl

16,739 babies since 1880
Melvagirl

14,185 babies since 1880
Eldagirl

9,012 babies since 1880
Veldagirl

7,559 babies since 1895

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Melda.

Alleangirl

1,491 babies since 1889
Earleengirl

1,481 babies since 1911
Carmelinagirl

1,494 babies since 1910
Erminiagirl

1,497 babies since 1895
Ardellegirl

1,500 babies since 1897
Leanoragirl

1,469 babies since 1897
Arlynegirl

1,469 babies since 1911
Zettiegirl

1,468 babies since 1884

FAQ

How popular is the name Melda?

Melda has been given to 1,487 babies in the U.S. since 1887. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Melda peak?

Melda peaked in 1925, when 44 babies were given the name.

Is Melda a girl or boy name?

Melda is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Melda are girls).

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