Girl nameCurrently #438 in the USSteady
Melany
//ˈmɛləni//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20076 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Melany's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Melany's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Melany |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 11 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 15 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1954 | 17 |
| 1955 | 33 |
| 1956 | 42 |
| 1957 | 23 |
| 1958 | 31 |
| 1959 | 56 |
| 1960 | 61 |
| 1961 | 52 |
| 1962 | 38 |
| 1963 | 46 |
| 1964 | 41 |
| 1965 | 35 |
| 1966 | 34 |
| 1967 | 28 |
| 1968 | 56 |
| 1969 | 51 |
| 1970 | 48 |
| 1971 | 44 |
| 1972 | 56 |
| 1973 | 55 |
| 1974 | 41 |
| 1975 | 52 |
| 1976 | 46 |
| 1977 | 56 |
| 1978 | 42 |
| 1979 | 63 |
| 1980 | 75 |
| 1981 | 49 |
| 1982 | 50 |
| 1983 | 56 |
| 1984 | 45 |
| 1985 | 43 |
| 1986 | 44 |
| 1987 | 33 |
| 1988 | 46 |
| 1989 | 67 |
| 1990 | 77 |
| 1991 | 53 |
| 1992 | 67 |
| 1993 | 69 |
| 1994 | 62 |
| 1995 | 50 |
| 1996 | 92 |
| 1997 | 113 |
| 1998 | 102 |
| 1999 | 153 |
| 2000 | 196 |
| 2001 | 256 |
| 2002 | 365 |
| 2003 | 482 |
| 2004 | 481 |
| 2005 | 537 |
| 2006 | 689 |
| 2007 | 776 |
| 2008 | 746 |
| 2009 | 745 |
| 2010 | 768 |
| 2011 | 638 |
| 2012 | 633 |
| 2013 | 670 |
| 2014 | 730 |
| 2015 | 660 |
| 2016 | 550 |
| 2017 | 632 |
| 2018 | 490 |
| 2019 | 492 |
| 2020 | 450 |
| 2021 | 400 |
| 2022 | 474 |
| 2023 | 464 |
| 2024 | 707 |
Melany through the decades
- Melany peaked in 2007, when 776 babies were named Melany in the US.
- The 2010s were Melany's strongest decade, averaging 626 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Melany has fallen 23% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Melany currently ranks #438 in the US and is holding steady.