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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Melany — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Melanny|Melanye
GreekGirl↑↑ Surging

Melany

MEL-uh-nee · 3 syllables

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Girl
#438
↑↑ Surging
#438
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 39
Peak rank
#438 in 2024
5yr change
+195 ranks
Birth frequency
2.0 per 10,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #438 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Melany

Popularity score: 39  ·  SSA Rank: #438

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
91
Higher than 91% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+195 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Greek OriginClassicFeminine3-syllableRomanticPeak 1990s-2000sEstablishedWarmTraditional
Character
dark intensity
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Melanys

resilientintelligentversatilecompellinggrounded
STRONG
High confidence

Melany is a Greek girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #438 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +195 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#438 · niche
Melany at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek melaina meaning 'dark' or 'black', later Latinized. Associated with Melanie, a name borne by early Christian saints.
Language root:Greek · Latin
Peak rank:#438 in 2024
5yr change:+195 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Works Well With
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Melany illustration
Name Intelligence
Melany · Overview
Summary

Melany is a Greek girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #438 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Melany scores 91/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 195 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Romantic character
Melany carries a soft, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Melany is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
melany.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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