Melody
Pronunciation: [ m-EHL-uhd-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Melody first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 170 babies have been named Melody in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melody is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,131 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,131
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Melody
Melody is a boy name .
Is Melody a boy or girl name? Melody is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,131 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #91. Melody is more commonly used as a girl name.
Melody is currently ranked #19,131 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melody include Mel, Melo, Meloy, Meloie, Mey, Meie, and Melkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Melody include Melo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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