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Menelik
BoyMeaning of Menelik: Amharic: 'son of the wise'
Menelik is a boy's name most strongly associated with Ethiopian naming. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5769th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#5769
15 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
401
First recorded 1980 · peak 2020
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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