What does the name Melanie mean?

The name Melanie means "Black, dark".

What is the origin of the name Melanie?

Melanie is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 2,244 babies were named Melanie in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

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

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 2,244 ↘

All-Time Total: 260,381

Peak Year: 1972

Melanie is of Greek origin, derived from the name Melania, meaning "black, dark."

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Names with similar meaning to Melanie

Melani Melany Melony

Births per year in the United States

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