Meliza
Every Meliza since 1967 — 1,054 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Meliza
Meliza is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,348 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 1,054 American babies have been named Meliza. Its peak came in 1997, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Meliza stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Meliza year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,348 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,801 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,925 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,706 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,073 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,359 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,575 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,589 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,244 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,896 |
| 2013 | 11 | #10,018 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,361 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,482 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,317 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,186 |
| 2008 | 34 | #4,519 |
| 2007 | 29 | #5,054 |
| 2006 | 29 | #4,910 |
| 2005 | 33 | #4,237 |
| 2004 | 36 | #3,966 |
| 2003 | 29 | #4,491 |
| 2002 | 35 | #3,780 |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,608 |
| 2000 | 33 | #3,853 |
| 1995 | 33 | #3,400 |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,628 |
| 1985 | 20 | #4,081 |
| 1980 | 18 | #4,247 |
| 1975 | 12 | #5,044 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,288 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Meliza in 2025?
Meliza ranked #14,348 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Meliza?
1,054 babies have been named Meliza in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Meliza most popular?
Meliza peaked in 1997, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Meliza a boy or girl name?
Meliza is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Meliza rising or falling?
Meliza is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.