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Melanni

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Pronounced meh-LAH-nee /mɛˈlɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish-influenced respelling of Melanie/Melany, from Greek melas, 'black; dark', through the ancient name Melania. The doubled -nn- and -i ending are modern styling.Low

In 30 seconds: Melanni is a Spanish-styled respelling of Melanie — from Greek melas, 'dark' (said 'meh-LAH-nee').
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Origin LowGreek, Spanish
MeaningA Spanish-influenced respelling of Melanie/Melany, from Greek melas, 'black; dark', through the ancient name Melania. The doubled -nn- and -i ending are modern styling.
U.S. rank (2024)#14621 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 140

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819742024

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

Melanni respells Melanie in the Spanish-language style, with the stress on the middle beat. The name itself descends from Greek melas, 'black; dark', through Melania, borne by early Christian saints, and it spread widely in the modern era. This spelling is a recent styling (said 'meh-LAH-nee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Latino families. Rare spelling, familiar name.

Did you know? Melanie travels the world and picks up new spellings everywhere: Melany, Melani, Melanni. All lead back to Greek melas, 'black; dark', and to Saint Melania of the early church (said 'meh-LAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Melanni — Melanie respelling; Greek melas 'dark'; Saint Melania

Variations

MelanyMelanieMelani

Nicknames

MelLaniNani

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If you like Melanni…

Melanie— the standard form of the same name
Melany— a like Spanish-styled respelling
Melina— a like Greek-rooted Mel- name
Milena— a like soft three-beat pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Melanni mean?

Melanni is a respelling of Melanie, from Greek melas, 'black; dark'.

How do you pronounce Melanni?

It's said meh-LAH-nee /mɛˈlɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the middle one.

Is Melanni a boy or girl name?

Melanni is a girl's name.

How popular is Melanni?

This spelling is rare in the U.S.; Melanie and Melany are far more familiar.

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