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Melanii

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Pronounced MEL-uh-nee /ˈmΙ›l.Ι™.ni/Medium

Meaning: Melanii is a doubled-i respelling of Melanie, from Greek melas ('dark, black'). The styling is a coinage, but the root is the classic Melanie.Low

In 30 seconds: A restyled classic: Melanii spells Melanie (Greek 'dark'), with a doubled-i flourish (said 'MEL-uh-nee').
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Origin LowGreek, English
MeaningMelanii is a doubled-i respelling of Melanie, from Greek melas ('dark, black'). The styling is a coinage, but the root is the classic Melanie.
U.S. rank (2023)#16783 β†— Rising
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 44

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201920172023

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Melanii is a modern respelling of Melanie, from the Greek melas ('dark, black'). Melanie was borne by early saints; Melanii is its current, decorative form. A soft sound (said 'MEL-uh-nee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, modern, and soft.

Did you know? Melanii dresses the classic Melanie - from Greek melas, 'dark, black' - in a modern -ii ending, a small stylistic twist on a saintly old name.
Overall data confidence 34%
References - Melanii β€” Melanie respelling; Greek 'dark'

Variations

MelanieMelanyMellanie

Nicknames

MelNee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Melanii mean?

Melanii is a doubled-i respelling of Melanie, from Greek melas ('dark, black').

How do you pronounce Melanii?

It's said MEL-uh-nee /ˈmΙ›l.Ι™.ni/ β€” 3 syllables.

Is Melanii a boy or girl name?

Here Melanii is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Melanii?

Melanii is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. β€” a newly emerging pick.

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