Melek
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Angel
- Origin
- Arabic
Melek Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 542 baby girls have been named Melek. The name peaked in 2022 with 98 US births that year (rank #2002). In 2024, ranked #2948 nationally — 946 places below its 2022 peak.
Top States for Melek
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Melek births are: California (55), Texas (55), New York (20).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Melek
If you like Melek's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
5-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Melek's exact length and starting letter: Mabel, Mable, Mabon, Mabuz, Mabyn.
Quick Facts About Melek
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mal | Chief | Male | Irish |
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Compare Melek to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Melek against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).