Elisabeth vs Melani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisabeth

Girl #906 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God"

Origin: Biblical Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German French British American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#906
Total SSA Count
292
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Elisa, Lisa, Beth

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Elisabeth Rank #906
Melani Rank #1,006

Elisabeth is more popular, ranked #906 vs #1006 for Melani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elisabeth ___

  • Elisabeth Anne
  • Elisabeth Grace
  • Elisabeth Marie
  • Elisabeth Rose
  • Elisabeth Claire
  • Elisabeth Jane

Melani ___

  • Melani Grace
  • Melani Rose
  • Melani Claire
  • Melani Anne
  • Melani Joy
  • Melani Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elisabeth

Charlotte Eleanor Josephine Margaret Heinrich

If you choose Melani

Natalie Stephanie Valerie Caleb Brandon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elisabeth or Melani more popular?

Elisabeth is more popular, ranked #906 compared to Melani at #1006 in the United States.

What do Elisabeth and Melani mean?

Elisabeth means "pledged to God" (Biblical Hebrew origin). Melani means "dark, black" (Greek origin).

Are Elisabeth and Melani boy or girl names?

Elisabeth is primarily a girl name. Melani is primarily a girl name.

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