Merry, song, or honey
Mele is the Hawaiian form of Mary, often associated with the word for 'song' or 'chant' in the Hawaiian language. It is also used as a short form of Melanie in some cultures or as a Germanic name meaning 'honey'.
Less common today
Mele isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,327 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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