Barbara vs Melani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #1,006 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark, black"

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Barbara Rank #860

Melani Rank #1,006

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #1006 for Melani.

Is Barbara or Melani more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Melani at #1006 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Melani mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Melani means "dark, black" (Greek origin).

Are Barbara and Melani boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Melani is primarily a girl name.