Melani

Meaning of Melani

Derived from the Greek word "melas," meaning "dark." It often refers to someone with a dark complexion or dark hair.

Melani has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Melani

After ranking as high as #989 in 2020, Melani has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Melani

• Melanie Griffith
  American actress and producer
• Melanie Brown
  Singer, Spice Girls (Mel B)
• Melanie Lynskey
  New Zealand actress
• Melanie Fiona
  Canadian singer and songwriter
• Melanie Martinez
  American singer and songwriter

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Questions about the name Melani

What does the name Melani mean?

Melani means derived from the greek word "melas," meaning "dark." it often refers to someone with a dark complexion or dark hair, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Melani a boy's or a girl's name?

Melani is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Melani?

Melani did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Melani most popular?

Melani peaked at #989 in 2020.