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Melaney

female

Meaning

"Dark"

A modern spelling of Melanie, derived from Greek roots referring to dark coloration and used widely in contemporary English naming.

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Popularity History of Melaney

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#9323Ranked nationally
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

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

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no national rank in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Melaney Nicknames

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

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Baby Name Lists That Include Melaney

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek, English
Syllables3
Length7 letters

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