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Mellow

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Pronounced MEL-oh /ˈmɛl.oʊ/High

Meaning: Mellow is the English word 'mellow' ('soft, relaxed, gentle') used as a name. A laid-back, modern word-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A laid-back word-name: Mellow means just what it says - soft, relaxed, gentle (said 'MEL-oh').

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MeaningMellow is the English word 'mellow' ('soft, relaxed, gentle') used as a name. A laid-back, modern word-name.

U.S. rank (2023)#13007 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 33

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

As a girl's name Mellow is the English word for 'soft, relaxed, gentle,' used as a laid-back word-name. It reads breezy and current. A warm sound (said 'MEL-oh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, breezy, and easygoing.

Did you know? Mellow takes the everyday word for calm and easygoing and turns it into a name - part of the modern trend of upbeat word-names.

Overall data confidence 32%

References - Mellow — English word 'mellow'; word-name

Variations

MelloMelow

Nicknames

MelLowe

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mellow mean?

Mellow is the English word 'mellow' ('soft, relaxed, gentle') used as a modern word-name.

How do you pronounce Mellow?

It's said MEL-oh /ˈmɛl.oʊ/ — 2 syllables.

Is Mellow a boy or girl name?

Here Mellow is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Mellow?

Mellow is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. — a newly emerging pick.