What is the origin of the name Melani?

Melani is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Melani?

Melani is currently ranked #1006 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Melani?

Melani is pronounced meh-LAH-nee.

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Melani

meh-LAH-nee

Popularity

#1006

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

5,676

Peak Year

#258 in 2020

First Recorded

1947

Style

Soft & Gentle, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variation of Melanie, derived from the Greek word 'melas' meaning 'dark' or 'black'.

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Numerology

The Seeker

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Nicknames

Mel Lani

Spelling Variations

Melanie Melany

Similar Names

Mallory Lenore Naomi

Personality Traits

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