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Melannie

♀ Girl

Pronounced MEL-ə-nee /ˈmɛl.ə.ni/High

Meaning: -nn- spelling of Melanie — from Greek melaina/melas, 'dark, black'Medium

In 30 seconds: Dark: Melannie spells Melanie — 'dark, black'. Soft, lyrical, and warm.
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Origin MediumGreek
Meaning-nn- spelling of Melanie — from Greek melaina/melas, 'dark, black'
U.S. rank (2024)#5531 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,727

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619622024

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

Melannie is a double-n spelling of Melanie — from Greek melaina/melas, 'dark, black' (borne by two early Roman saints, and by the gentle Melanie Hamilton of Gone with the Wind). A soft, lyrical name, popular in Latina families; the -nn- styling personalizes it (nickname Mel).

It registers thinly beside Melanie. Rare, dark-and-black at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Melanie means 'dark, black' (Greek melas; two early saints bore it; Scarlett's gentle Melanie in Gone with the Wind) — Melannie is a double-n spelling, soft and lyrical.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Melanie — root etymology

Variations

MelanieMelanyMelaney

Nicknames

Mel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Melannie mean?

Melannie spells Melanie — Greek 'dark, black'.

How do you pronounce Melannie?

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

Is Melannie a boy or girl name?

Melannie is a girl's name.

How popular is Melannie?

Melannie is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Melanie is more common.

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