Melanie
MEL-uh-nee
Girl
Average rank #664 across 5 of 7 countries
Etymology
Meaning & origin
English, German, Dutch
From Mélanie, the French form of the Latin name Melania, derived from Greek μελαινα (melaina) meaning "black, dark". This was the name of a Roman saint who gave all her wealth to charity in the 5th century. Her grandmother was also a saint with the same name.
Popularity
How popular is Melanie?
🏴 England & Wales
#934
in 2024
🏴 Scotland
#780
in 2025
🇮🇪 Ireland
#885
in 2025
🇺🇸 USA
#142
in 2025
🇨🇦 Canada
#578
in 2024
Not in top rankings for: 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇳🇿 New Zealand
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