Melany Girl
Origin(s)
Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: honey; Latin: black
Historical & Cultural Background
Melany is derived from the Greek name 'Melania', which means 'black' or 'dark'. The name has also been associated with sweetness due to its connection to 'mel' meaning honey. It has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name has seen variations in spelling and pronunciation over time.
Trend Summary
Melany has seen a moderate rise in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Melanie
- Melani
International Variants
- Melania (Italian)
- Mélanie (French)
- Melaní (Spanish)
Famous people named Melany
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Melany was first seen in the United States in 1942. Melany has ranked as high as #714 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Melany has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Melany (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 124 | |
| CA | 96 | |
| FL | 50 | |
| NY | 39 | |
| GA | 33 | |
| NC | 28 | |
| NJ | 27 | |
| VA | 25 | |
| IL | 23 | |
| TN | 20 | |
| MD | 20 | |
| SC | 16 | |
| OH | 14 | |
| AL | 13 | |
| LA | 12 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 11 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 15 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1954 | 17 |
| 1955 | 33 |
| 1956 | 42 |
| 1957 | 23 |
| 1958 | 31 |
| 1959 | 56 |
| 1960 | 61 |
| 1961 | 52 |
| 1962 | 38 |
| 1963 | 46 |
| 1964 | 41 |
| 1965 | 35 |
| 1966 | 34 |
| 1967 | 28 |
| 1968 | 56 |
| 1969 | 51 |
| 1970 | 48 |
| 1971 | 44 |
| 1972 | 56 |
| 1973 | 55 |
| 1974 | 41 |
| 1975 | 52 |
| 1976 | 46 |
| 1977 | 56 |
| 1978 | 42 |
| 1979 | 63 |
| 1980 | 75 |
| 1981 | 49 |
| 1982 | 50 |
| 1983 | 56 |
| 1984 | 45 |
| 1985 | 43 |
| 1986 | 44 |
| 1987 | 33 |
| 1988 | 46 |
| 1989 | 67 |
| 1990 | 77 |
| 1991 | 53 |
| 1992 | 67 |
| 1993 | 69 |
| 1994 | 62 |
| 1995 | 50 |
| 1996 | 92 |
| 1997 | 113 |
| 1998 | 102 |
| 1999 | 153 |
| 2000 | 196 |
| 2001 | 256 |
| 2002 | 365 |
| 2003 | 482 |
| 2004 | 481 |
| 2005 | 537 |
| 2006 | 684 |
| 2007 | 776 |
| 2008 | 746 |
| 2009 | 745 |
| 2010 | 768 |
| 2011 | 638 |
| 2012 | 633 |
| 2013 | 670 |
| 2014 | 730 |
| 2015 | 660 |
| 2016 | 550 |
| 2017 | 632 |
| 2018 | 490 |
| 2019 | 492 |
| 2020 | 450 |
| 2021 | 400 |
| 2022 | 474 |
| 2023 | 464 |
| 2024 | 707 |