6,087births recorded
13Countries
1Variants
2020Peak · Germany (large cities)
#180Slovenia 2025
Melek is a girl name family recorded 6,087 times in 13 countries since 1935. It ranks highest today in Slovenia (#180 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Germany's large cities in 2020, at 80.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Melek
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melek | German | 2,135 | 🇫🇷 France | #708 | 2020 | ▼ 23 % |
| Melek | German | 951 | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | #457 | 2020 | ▼ 30 % |
| Melek | German | 645 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4067 | 2022 | ▲ 130 % |
| Melek | German | 467 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #550 | 2016 | ▲ 16 % |
| Melek | German | 460 | 🇦🇹 Austria | #474 | 2017 | ▼ 62 % |
| Melek | German | 404 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1892 | 2022 | ▲ 31 % |
Questions about Melek
How popular is the name Melek?
In 2025 it ranked #180 in Slovenia. Official registers record 6,087 births across 13 countries.
When was Melek most popular?
It peaked in Germany's large cities in 2020, at 80.9 births per 100,000.
Is Melek a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Melek is a girl name.