The baby name Melica is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mə-LEE-kə (muh-LEE-kah); IPA: /məˈliːkə/ (alternative: /mɛˈliːkə/).
Melica is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Melica is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mə-LEE-kə (muh-LEE-kah); IPA: /məˈliːkə/ (alternative: /mɛˈliːkə/).
Melica is Latin in Origin.
With roots in both Persian-Arabic and Greek, Melica carries layered meanings. As a Persian-influenced spelling of Arabic Malika (ملكة), it is commonly interpreted as "queen"; in Iran it aligns closely with the form Melika (ملیکا). Independently, Melica echoes the Greek melikos, "lyric, song-like," source of the term melic poetry from melos, "song," giving the name a literary, musical nuance. The plant genus Melica (melic grasses) also lends a quiet nature association.
Usage is rare but visible from the late 20th century onward, particularly in Iran and its diaspora, with scattered adoption in Europe and the Americas for its elegant sound and cross-cultural readability. Variants and cognates include Melika and Malika; related choices with similar sound or themes are Melissa and Melita. Short forms Meli, Mel, and Lika are common nicknames. Overall, Melica blends regal, lyrical, and botanical resonances while remaining distinctive.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BG | 0 | #82 | 1 | 1,799 | |
| HR | 0 | #181 | 1 | 2,081 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2009 | #184 | 3 | 1,388 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| France | Girls | 1961 | #271 | 3 | 1,151 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #520 | 11 | 8,334 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #556 | 6 | 19,177 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #731 | 8 | 3,895 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #989 | 4 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,130 | 12 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Melica is popular in 28 countries — most recent births per country:
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