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Meleane

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Pronounced meh-lee-AH-neh /ˌmɛ.liˈɑː.nɛ/Medium

Meaning: A Tongan form of Marian/Mary (from Miriam), and separately a modern coinage in the Melanie/Melina sound. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft Polynesian name: Meleane is a Tongan form of Marian (said 'meh-lee-AH-neh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowTongan, American
MeaningA Tongan form of Marian/Mary (from Miriam), and separately a modern coinage in the Melanie/Melina sound. Routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2020)#10822 ↗ Rising
2020 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 95

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019852020

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

Meleane is a Tongan form of Marian/Mary and, separately, a modern coinage. Its route is uncertain, which we note — a soft, rare name in the U.S. (said 'meh-lee-AH-neh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, melodic, and soft.

Did you know? Meleane reads as a Tongan form of Marian/Mary and also as a modern coinage in the Melanie/Melina sound — soft and melodic; routes uncertain, which we note (said 'meh-lee-AH-neh').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Meleane — Tongan Marian form / coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

MeleanaMelianeMeleani

Nicknames

MeleAne

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meleane mean?

Meleane is a Tongan form of Marian/Mary and also a modern coinage; the routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Meleane?

It's said meh-lee-AH-neh /ˌmɛ.liˈɑː.nɛ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Meleane a boy or girl name?

Meleane is a girl's name.

How popular is Meleane?

Meleane is a rare name in the U.S.

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