Melainie

Q: What is the origin of Melainie?

Melainie is of English origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Melainie?

According to the latest SSA data, Melainie is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Melainie a girl name?

Melainie is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Dark"

Spelling variant of Melanie, derived from Greek for dark or black, historically used as a descriptive epithet.

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Popularity History of Melainie

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Melainie did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Melainie Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Melainie.

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Melie

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Mela

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mely

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mela

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mie

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inie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Melainie

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Melainie mean?

Melainie means "Dark". Spelling variant of Melanie, derived from Greek for dark or black, historically used as a descriptive epithet.

What is the origin of Melainie?

Melainie is of English origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Melainie?

According to the latest SSA data, Melainie is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Melainie a girl name?

Melainie is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Melainie?

Popular nicknames for Melainie include Melie, Mela, mely, mela, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Melainie?

There are many names similar to Melainie in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, Greek

Syllables2

Length8 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withM

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Alton Al Ashley Addison Anson

Sisters

Arlene Addie Ashlee Ashleigh Audra

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