What does the name Melani mean?

The name Melani means "Black, dark".

What is the origin of the name Melani?

Melani is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 254 babies were named Melani in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Melani is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 254 ↗

All-Time Total: 5,676

Peak Year: 2020

Melani is of Greek origin, derived from the word "melas" meaning "black" or "dark."

Girl names closely related to Melani

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Boy names closely related to Melani

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Names with similar meaning to Melani

Melanie Melany Melony

Births per year in the United States

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