Angel
Derived from the Arabic word for angel, this name is widely used across the Middle East and Turkey. It represents a celestial messenger or a being of pure light and goodness. In many cultures, it is chosen to reflect a child's perceived innocence and divine nature.
Less common today
Melek isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,002 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Olympic table tennis player
Turkish theater and television actress
The protagonist child in the drama series Anne · Anne (Mother)
