Melani
- Meaning
- Black, dark
- Origin
- Greek
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What does Melani mean?
Melani means “black, dark”.
Melani is a form of Melanie. It shares the recorded meaning “black, dark” with that name.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Melani yet.
How popular is Melani?
United States · 2025Explore how often Melani is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #1,056 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Melani
- 234 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 7.9% Fewer than 2024
Melani over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #1,056 | 234 |
| 2024 | Girls | #1,010 | 254 |
| 2023 | Girls | #1,088 | 227 |
| 2022 | Girls | #1,103 | 227 |
| 2021 | Girls | #1,114 | 222 |
| 2020 | Girls | #990 | 258 |
| 2019 | Girls | #1,074 | 235 |
| 2018 | Girls | #1,176 | 205 |
| 2017 | Girls | #1,397 | 165 |
| 2016 | Girls | #1,538 | 147 |
| 2015 | Girls | #1,754 | 120 |
| 2014 | Girls | #1,648 | 130 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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Melanie
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Black, dark
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- Traditionally weaver; derivation uncertain
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- Life
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