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Mele

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Pronounced MEH-leh /ˈmɛ.lɛ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hawaiian mele, 'a song; a chant' — also a Samoan/Tongan form of Mary; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A song; a chant: Mele is Hawaiian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'MEH-leh').
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Origin LowHawaiian, Polynesian
MeaningFrom the Hawaiian mele, 'a song; a chant' — also a Samoan/Tongan form of Mary; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8179 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 927

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119552025

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

Mele comes from the Hawaiian mele, 'a song; a chant' — also a Samoan/Tongan form of Mary (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'MEH-leh').

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian and Pacific Islander families ('Mele Kalikimaka' means 'Merry Christmas'). Rare, a-song at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Mele means 'a song; a chant' in Hawaiian (also a Samoan/Tongan form of Mary) — a lyrical, musical name (said 'MEH-leh').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Mele — Hawaiian; routes layered

Variations

MaryMeleanaMelehiwa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mele mean?

Mele is Hawaiian for 'a song; a chant' — also a Samoan/Tongan form of Mary; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mele?

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

Is Mele a boy or girl name?

Mele is a girl's name.

How popular is Mele?

Mele is a very rare name in the U.S.

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