King
Derived from the Hebrew word for king, Meilech is a traditional name often used in Jewish communities. It reflects a sense of leadership and sovereignty, and is frequently used as a standalone name or as a component of compound names like Elimelech.
Less common today
Meilech isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,178 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Prominent Yiddish poet and essayist
A character in various religious and historical texts representing kingship · Hebrew Bible
