Melba is a baby girl name tracked in official U.S. Social Security baby-name records. In 2024, Melba was given to 8 girls, ranking No. 11750 for girls in U.S. Social Security records. This page focuses on popularity and usage data so parents can compare the name with confidence.
Popularity Snapshot For Melba
In 2024, Melba was given to 8 girls, ranking No. 11750 for girls in U.S. Social Security records.
The name has appeared in national records since 1893 and shows 34,918 recorded births between 1893 and 2024.
Is Melba Used For Boys, Girls, Or Both?
Melba is used as a girl name in the latest national records.
Why Parents Compare Melba
Parents comparing Melba often look at popularity, spelling familiarity, sound, and how the name fits with sibling names or a family surname.
Names like Melba are often compared by recent popularity, staying power across generations, and whether the overall style feels familiar, modern, classic, or flexible.
Explore More M Names
Browse more M baby names, explore the girl names hub, or return to the full baby names directory for more ideas.
Shortlist notes
Why parents might save Melba
- Melba is easy to compare with other girl names while you build a shortlist.
- The name starts with M, which can help when matching sibling names, initials, or family naming patterns.
- Use the save button to keep this name available while browsing origins, topic lists, and generator ideas.