Melany
How to say it: MEL-uh-nee · /ˈmɛləni/
Phonetic variant of Melanie, from Greek 'melaina' meaning black or dark.
Melany was the 105th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 779 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, 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 | 779 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,073 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| 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
Just past its high in the 2010s, Melany remains in solid use. A gentle decline is anticipated next.
What goes with it
Flowing and tender, Melany carries a gentle softness. Mariana pairs well with it, and Mel works as a nickname.
Nicknames
- Mel
- Melly
- Lany
Honouring a Melany in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Melany is about 1 in 45.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek, Spanish.
In France: #806 for girls in 2025.
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