Melanye Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmeh-LAN-ee / /mɛˈlæn.i/English; Greek
Meaning
English: dark; Greek: honey
Historical & Cultural Background
Melanye is a variant of the name Melanie, which has roots in the Greek word 'melas' meaning 'dark' or 'black.' The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century. It is often associated with qualities of sweetness and charm due to its connection to honey. The name has been used in various cultures, reflecting a blend of influences.
Trend Summary
The name Melanye has seen limited usage in the United States, with occasional spikes in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Melanie
- Melani
International Variants
- Melanie (French)
- Melania (Italian)
- Melaní (Spanish)
Famous people named Melanye
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Melanye was first seen in the United States in 1955. Melanye has ranked as high as #1361 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Melanye has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Melanye (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 6 |