Melita

Girl name

Melita has been given to 1,861 babies in the U.S. since 1894. It peaked in 1973.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,861

Peak year

1973 (45 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1894

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Melinagirl

19,926 babies since 1883

Melisagirl

19,121 babies since 1948

Meliagirl

5,321 babies since 1890

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FAQ

How popular is the name Melita?

Melita has been given to 1,861 babies in the U.S. since 1894. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Melita peak?

Melita peaked in 1973, when 45 babies were given the name.

Is Melita a girl or boy name?

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

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