Melah vs Melanie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melah

Girl #5,927 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"salt"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #122 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark-complexioned, of dark appearance"

Origin: Greek

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Melah Rank #5,927

Melanie Rank #122

Melanie is more popular, ranked #122 vs #5927 for Melah.

Is Melah or Melanie more popular?

Melanie is more popular, ranked #122 compared to Melah at #5927 in the United States.

What do Melah and Melanie mean?

Melah means "salt" (Hebrew origin). Melanie means "dark-complexioned, of dark appearance" (Greek origin).

Are Melah and Melanie boy or girl names?

Melah is primarily a girl name. Melanie is primarily a girl name.