Melat

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Pronounced MEH-lat /ˈmɛ.lɑt/Medium

Meaning: An Amharic given name of Ethiopia, usually glossed 'prayer; supplication'. It is used in Ethiopian Orthodox and wider Ethiopian communities and carries a devotional sense, which we note respectfully. Romanized here.Low

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Origin MediumAmharic, Ethiopian

MeaningAn Amharic given name of Ethiopia, usually glossed 'prayer; supplication'. It is used in Ethiopian Orthodox and wider Ethiopian communities and carries a devotional sense, which we note respectfully. Romanized here.

U.S. rank (2024)#14622 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 242

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

Melat is an Amharic given name from Ethiopia, usually glossed 'prayer; supplication'. Like many Ethiopian names it carries an openly devotional sense, and it is familiar in Ethiopian Orthodox and wider Ethiopian communities at home and in the diaspora. It is romanized here for English readers (said 'MEH-lat').

In the U.S. it is rare, used mainly in Ethiopian families. Rare, devotional, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Melat means 'prayer' in Amharic — a devotional name in Ethiopian families, treated here with the respect it carries in its own community (said 'MEH-lat').

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References — Melat — Amharic 'prayer; supplication'; Ethiopian use; romanized

Variations

MilatMellat

Nicknames

MelMeli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Melat mean?

Melat is an Amharic name of Ethiopia, usually glossed 'prayer; supplication'.

How do you pronounce Melat?

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

Is Melat a boy or girl name?

Melat is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Melat?

Melat is rare in the U.S., used mostly in Ethiopian families; it is more familiar in Ethiopia.