Melek
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Melek: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2009.
Melek is a name of Turkish and Arabic origin, deriving from the word *malak* meaning "angel." It carries a gentle, celestial quality and is used for both boys and girls in Turkey. One of the most prominent associations is with Melek Taus, the Peacock Angel venerated in the Yazidi faith, though this is a religious figure rather than a personal name bearer. In the modern world, the name is worn by Chinese-born table tennis player Melek Hu, who competed for Turkey, and Turkish singer Melek Mosso. While no major place shares the exact name, the root *malak* appears in various place names across the Middle East. In Scotland, Melek remains a rare but increasingly appreciated choice, often chosen by families with
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20093 babies
- Latest (2009)
- #7833 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2009
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y