Melani: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-ehl-ahn-ee
Origin: Greece
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Black

Melani is a modern feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the term Melania, meaning "black" or "dark. " The name has gained popularity in various countries where languages like Hungarian, and Greek are spoken. Initially, it was used as a variant of Melanie, but it has carved out its own unique identity. Despite its limited presence in fictional and realms, Melani carries a sense of depth and richness, embodying attributes like strength associated with darkness.

Melani Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Melani is currently #1964 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Melani is currently #1086 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Melani is currently #949 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Melani is currently #505 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Melani is currently #1029 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Melani is currently #574 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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