Meliani
Meaning
"dark, black (complexion or hair)"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #41,296
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Syllables
- 4
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Mel, Meli, Liani
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"dark, black (complexion or hair)"
Origin: Greek
"advice, counsel"
Origin: Dutch de Raedt
Rhettlee is more popular, ranked #6123 vs #41296 for Meliani.
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Rhettlee is more popular, ranked #6123 compared to Meliani at #41296 in the United States.
Meliani means "dark, black (complexion or hair)" (Greek origin). Rhettlee means "advice, counsel" (Dutch de Raedt origin).
Meliani is primarily a girl name. Rhettlee is primarily a boy name.