Mellany Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMEL-uh-nee / /ˈmɛl.ə.ni/English; Greek
Meaning
English: dark; Greek: honey
Historical & Cultural Background
Mellany is a modern variant of the name Melanie, which has Greek origins. The name Melanie became popular in the English-speaking world in the 20th century. It is often associated with the Greek word 'melas,' meaning dark. The name has been embraced for its melodic sound and positive connotations.
Trend Summary
Mellany has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional usage in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Melanie
- Melani
International Variants
- Melanie (French)
- Melania (Italian)
- Melanija (Slavic)
Famous people named Mellany
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Fictional characters named Mellany
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mellany was first seen in the United States in 1955. Mellany has ranked as high as #1340 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Mellany has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mellany (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2022 | 5 |