Melany Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Melany is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Melany?
Melany is spelled M-E-L-A-N-Y. The name has 6 letters.
Melany at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Melany is a variant spelling of Melanie, which is derived from the Greek word “melas” meaning “black” or “dark.”
- Origin
- The name Melany may derive from the Greek name Melanie, which is associated with the word for “black” or “dark.”
- Pronunciation
- MEL-uh-nee · 3 syllables
Melany Popularity in 2025
Rank#398
Recorded Births779
- Girls usage rose 39 places to #398 and recorded 70 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Melany Mean?
Melany is a variant spelling of Melanie, which is derived from the Greek word “melas” meaning “black” or “dark.”
Origin: The name Melany may derive from the Greek name Melanie, which is associated with the word for “black” or “dark.”
How Do You Pronounce Melany?
PronunciationMEL-uh-nee
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Melany?
- History
- Melany is used as a modern variant of Melanie and appears in various English-speaking countries.
Melany Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 779 | #398 |
| 2024 | Girls | 709 | #437 |
| 2023 | Girls | 465 | #632 |
| 2022 | Girls | 474 | #624 |
| 2021 | Girls | 400 | #716 |
| 2020 | Girls | 450 | #642 |
| 2019 | Girls | 492 | #613 |
| 2018 | Girls | 490 | #614 |
| 2017 | Girls | 632 | #494 |
| 2016 | Girls | 550 | #565 |
| 2015 | Girls | 660 | #485 |
| 2014 | Girls | 730 | #441 |
| 2013 | Girls | 670 | #453 |
| 2012 | Girls | 633 | #486 |
| 2011 | Girls | 638 | #466 |
| 2010 | Girls | 768 | #410 |
| 2009 | Girls | 745 | #427 |
| 2008 | Girls | 747 | #425 |
| 2007 | Girls | 776 | #423 |
| 2006 | Girls | 684 | #464 |
| 2006 | Boys | 5 | #12,055 |
| 2005 | Girls | 537 | #538 |
| 2004 | Girls | 481 | #585 |
| 2003 | Girls | 482 | #575 |
When Was Melany Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
779 recorded births
National rank #398
2007 · Girls
776 recorded births
National rank #423
2010 · Girls
768 recorded births
National rank #410
2008 · Girls
747 recorded births
National rank #425
Where Melany Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DE | #167 | 5 |
| MD | #176 | 29 |
| TX | #228 | 152 |
| NC | #273 | 40 |
| NM | #296 | 5 |
| IA | #301 | 11 |
| CA | #305 | 106 |
| GA | #305 | 34 |