Melanie Name Origin
/MEH-lah-nee/-
French (European) 40%
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English (European) 35%
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German (European) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Melanie
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Name Origin
Melanie is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Melania, meaning 'black' or 'dark'. It was popularized in Western Europe, especially in French, English, and German-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Melanie each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).