Melaney
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Melaney first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 1,243 babies have been named Melaney in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melaney is past its peak , currently ranked #10,108 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,108
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Japanese origin
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Yoruba origin
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"one who prevails"
#10,286 in US
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#10,299 in US
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About the Name Melaney
Melaney is a girl name .
Melaney is currently ranked #10,108 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melaney include Mel, Mela, Melay, Melaie, Ney, Neyie, Mey, Meie, and Melkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Melaney include Melanie, Melany, Melani, Melania . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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