Melaney

♀ Girl

Pronounced MEL-uh-nee /ˈmɛl.ə.ni/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Melanie — from the Greek melas, 'dark; black' (connoting deep, rich color)Low

In 30 seconds: Dark; black: Melaney spells Melanie. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'MEL-uh-nee').

Origin LowGreek

MeaningA spelling of Melanie — from the Greek melas, 'dark; black' (connoting deep, rich color)

U.S. rank (2024)#9323 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,259

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

Melaney is a spelling of Melanie — from the Greek melas, 'dark; black' (connoting deep, rich color). A lyrical, classic name (said 'MEL-uh-nee').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Melanie. Rare in this form, dark-and-rich at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Melanie comes from the Greek melas, 'dark; black' — Melaney is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'MEL-uh-nee').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Melanie — Greek etymology

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Melanie— the standard spelling

Melany— a kin spelling

Melina— a sound-neighbor Mel- girls' name

Melody— a fellow Mel- girls' name

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What does the name Melaney mean?

Melaney spells Melanie — Greek 'dark; black'.

How do you pronounce Melaney?

It's said MEL-uh-nee /ˈmɛl.ə.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Melaney a boy or girl name?

Melaney is a girl's name.

How popular is Melaney?

Melaney is a rare spelling in the U.S.