Melani
How to say it: meh-LAH-nee · /mɛˈlɑni/
Variant of Melanie, from Greek 'melania' meaning dark, black, or dark-complexioned.
Melani was the 105th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 234 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 28% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #116 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #105 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 234 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,073 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −28% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #116 |
| In France, 2025 | #806 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Recently Melani found its best showing yet in the 2020s. A slight dip seems likely from here.
What goes with it
Soft and lilting, Melani has a gentle ease. Elena shares its style.
Nicknames
- Mel
- Lani
- Meli
Honouring a Melani in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Melani is about 1 in 45.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek, Spanish.
In France: #806 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Melani
- Melani García (born 2007)Spanish singer
- Melani Olivares (born 1973)Spanish actress
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