Elisa vs Melany

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisa

Girl #434 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#434
Total SSA Count
712
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lisa, Eli, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Elisa Rank #434
Melany Rank #438

Elisa is more popular, ranked #434 vs #438 for Melany.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elisa ___

  • Elisa Marie
  • Elisa Grace
  • Elisa Sofia
  • Elisa Rose
  • Elisa Valentina
  • Elisa Lucia

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 Elisa

Isabella Valentina Sofia Marco Luca

If you choose Melany

Cecily Vivian Jasper Leo Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elisa or Melany more popular?

Elisa is more popular, ranked #434 compared to Melany at #438 in the United States.

What do Elisa and Melany mean?

Elisa means "pledged to God" (Hebrew origin). Melany means "black, dark-colored" (Greek (melas) origin).

Are Elisa and Melany boy or girl names?

Elisa is primarily a girl name. Melany is primarily a girl name.

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