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Mellody

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Pronounced MEL-uh-dee /ˈmɛl.ə.di/High

Meaning: A spelling of Melody — from Greek melodia, 'a song; a tune; singing' (melos, 'song', + aoide, 'singing') — a word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A song; a tune: Mellody spells Melody. Lyrical, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA spelling of Melody — from Greek melodia, 'a song; a tune; singing' (melos, 'song', + aoide, 'singing') — a word-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#7813 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1956
Total births (all-time)≈ 489

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196019462024

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

Mellody is a spelling of Melody — from Greek melodia, 'a song; a tune; singing' (melos, 'song', + aoide, 'singing'; a word-name; we note the word-name). A lyrical, modern name (said 'MEL-uh-dee').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Melody. Rare in this form, a-song at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Melody comes from Greek melodia, 'a song; a tune; singing' — Mellody is a spelling, lyrical and modern (we note the word-name; said 'MEL-uh-dee').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Melody — word-name

Variations

MelodyMelodieMelodi

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Melody— the standard spelling
Melodie— a kin spelling
Harmony— a fellow music word-name
Lyric— a companion music word-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mellody mean?

Mellody spells Melody — Greek 'a song; a tune; singing'. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Mellody?

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

Is Mellody a boy or girl name?

Mellody is a girl's name.

How popular is Mellody?

Mellody is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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