Amiyah vs Melany

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amiyah

Girl #515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved"

Origin: Latin/American

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#515
Total SSA Count
595
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amy, Mia, Ami

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Melany

Girl #438 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"black, dark-colored"

Origin: Greek (melas)

Cultural Roots

French English Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#438
Total SSA Count
707
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Melly

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Popularity Comparison

Amiyah Rank #515
Melany Rank #438

Melany is more popular, ranked #438 vs #515 for Amiyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amiyah ___

  • Amiyah Grace
  • Amiyah Rose
  • Amiyah Marie
  • Amiyah Jade
  • Amiyah Renee
  • Amiyah Faith

Melany ___

  • Melany Grace
  • Melany Rose
  • Melany Jane
  • Melany Claire
  • Melany Anne
  • Melany Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amiyah

Aaliyah Zara Nyla Isaiah Jordan

If you choose Melany

Cecily Vivian Jasper Leo Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amiyah or Melany more popular?

Melany is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Amiyah at #515 in the United States.

What do Amiyah and Melany mean?

Amiyah means "beloved" (Latin/American origin). Melany means "black, dark-colored" (Greek (melas) origin).

Are Amiyah and Melany boy or girl names?

Amiyah is primarily a girl name. Melany is primarily a girl name.

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