Melanie

Pronunciation: [ m-EHL-uhn-ee ]

Boy Name #39,398 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Melanie is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EHL-uhn-ee.

Parents who love the name Melanie often also consider Meta, Melissa, Melvina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #39,398
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Mel Mey Melie Melaie

Also a Girl Name

Melanie is also used as a girl name, ranked #122.

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Similar Names

Meta Melissa Melvina Meda Mertie Mellie Metta Melinda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melanie

Is Melanie a boy or girl name?

Melanie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #39398. As a girl name, it is ranked #122. Melanie is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Melanie?

Melanie is pronounced m-EHL-uhn-ee.

How popular is the name Melanie?

Melanie is currently ranked #39398 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Melanie?

Common nicknames for Melanie include Mel, Mey, Melie, and Melaie.

Is Melanie a common or rare name?

Melanie is an uncommon name, ranked #39398 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Melanie

Melanie is a boy name .

Is Melanie a boy or girl name? Melanie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,398 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #122. Melanie is more commonly used as a girl name.

Melanie is currently ranked #39,398 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Melanie include Mel, Mey, Melie, and Melaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.