Melah

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Pronounced MEH-lah /ˈmɛ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: A short name — variously from Hebrew melach, 'salt' (a covenant of preservation), Greek melos, 'a melody', or 'honey' (meli); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Salt; a melody: Melah is a soft short name — 'salt; a melody; honey'. Sweet, simple, and warm (said 'MEH-lah').

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Origin LowHebrew, Greek

MeaningA short name — variously from Hebrew melach, 'salt' (a covenant of preservation), Greek melos, 'a melody', or 'honey' (meli); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5886 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 397

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Melah is a soft, short name with layered roots — variously from Hebrew melach, 'salt' (a biblical symbol of a lasting covenant), Greek melos, 'a song, a melody', and the 'honey' (meli) and -mela names (routes layered, which we note). A sweet, simple, modern name (said 'MEH-lah').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, salt-or-a-melody at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Melah ties variously to Hebrew melach, 'salt' (a symbol of covenant and preservation), Greek melos, 'a melody', and 'honey' (meli) — a soft, sweet short name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MEH-lah').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Melah — routes layered

Variations

MelaMellaMelia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Melah mean?

Melah ties variously to 'salt' (Hebrew), 'a melody' (Greek), and 'honey'; the routes are layered, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Melah?

It's said MEH-lah /ˈmɛ.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Melah a boy or girl name?

Melah is a girl's name.

How popular is Melah?

Melah is a rare name in the U.S.