Melanin
Pronunciation: [ m-EHL-uhn-uhn ]
Melanin is a girl baby name. Ranked #14,101 in the US, popular nicknames include Mel, Mey, and Melie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Melanin first appeared in US Social Security records in 2016.
Over 80 babies have been named Melanin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melanin is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #14,101 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #14,101
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Melanin
Melanin is a girl name .
Melanin is currently ranked #14,101 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melanin include Mel, Mey, Melie, and Melaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Melanin include Melanie, Melany, Melani, Melania . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis