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Melanie Meaning and Origin

Melanie is French, Greek given name meaning The name Melanie is derived from the Greek word μελανία (melania), meaning "blackness" or "dark"..

Melanie is a name that's been used by parents who are considering girl baby names.

Melanie is currently #130 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Melanie are Melanie C, Melanie Smith, Melanie Oudin.

Melanie is a 7 letters name with 3 syllables.

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Melanie

Melanie name meaning

The name Melanie is derived from the Greek word μελανία (melania), meaning "blackness" or "dark".

Melanie name origin

French Greek

Name facts

7 letter name and 3 syllables

Popularity

Melanie is ranked #130 most popular baby girl name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Melanie were girls

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Melanie in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Melanie in Canada

Celebrities named Melanie

Melanie C (Music)
Melanie Smith (Movies)
Melanie Oudin (Tennis)

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Melanie - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Melanie?
The meaning of the name Melanie is The name Melanie is derived from the Greek word μελανία (melania), meaning "blackness" or "dark"..
What is the origin of the name Melanie?
The origin of the name Melanie is French Greek .
Is Melanie a girl or boy name?
The name Melanie is a feminine name. According to our statistics, 0.00% of babies called Melanie were boys, 100.00% of babies called Melanie were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Melanie?
According to statistics, Melanie is ranked 130th most popular girl name in the US, in 2022.
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