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Meloney

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How to Pronounce Meloney

Pronounced MEL-uh-nee /ˈmɛl.ə.ni/Medium

Meaning: Meloney respells Melanie, from Greek melas, 'dark, black', while also chiming with Melody. The -oney spelling reflects a phonetic, homespun take on a classic name.Low

In 30 seconds: Meloney respells Melanie ('dark') with an echo of Melody, a phonetic mid-century variant (said MEL-uh-nee).

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Origin LowEnglish, Greek

MeaningMeloney respells Melanie, from Greek melas, 'dark, black', while also chiming with Melody. The -oney spelling reflects a phonetic, homespun take on a classic name.

U.S. rank (2014)#11626 ↗ Rising

2014 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1964

Total births (all-time)≈ 895

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

Meloney is a phonetic variant of Melanie, from Greek melas, 'dark' or 'black', with a clear echo of Melody (Greek, 'song'). The -oney spelling reflects how the name was said rather than any change in meaning, a common mid-century habit.

It stayed rare, chosen for only a few dozen girls a year and cresting in the mid nineteen-sixties as Melanie itself rose. A Meloney today is likely middle-aged, and the spelling reads as a warm, phonetic period variant of two familiar names.

Did you know? Meloney sounds out Melanie in three easy beats, sitting close to Melody in a parent's ear.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Meloney — variant of Melanie; Greek 'dark'; echo of Melody

Variations

MelanieMelonyMelodie

Nicknames

MelMellie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meloney mean?

Meloney is a spelling variant of Melanie, from Greek meaning 'dark' or 'black', with an echo of Melody.

How do you pronounce Meloney?

It's said MEL-uh-nee, three syllables with the stress up front, just like Melanie.

Is Meloney a boy or girl name?

Meloney is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Meloney?

Meloney has always been rare in the U.S., an uncommon spelling of Melanie.