Girl name guide

Melanie name meaning, origin and style

Melanie is a Greek name commonly associated with dark; black.

Origin

Greek

Meaning

dark; black

Say it

MEL-uh-nee

Choosing Melanie

A considered greek choice with a clear sound and a distinct identity.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.