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Melek
GirlMeaning of Melek: Turkish: 'angel'
Melek is a girl's name most strongly associated with Turkish naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 3961st most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 2000th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#3961
35 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#2000
14 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
645
First recorded 1987 · peak 2022
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
10% boys · 90% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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