Melany

Meaning of Melany

Melany means "dark." It is derived from the Greek word "melas," which means black or dark.

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

Popularity of Melany

Melany is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #399 in 2025 from #894 in 2001.

Notable people named Melany

• Melanie Griffith
  American actress
• Melanie Brown
  Singer, Spice Girls
• Melanie Lynskey
  New Zealand actress
• Melanie Fiona
  Canadian singer
• Melanie Martinez
  American singer

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Questions about the name Melany

What does the name Melany mean?

Melany means melany means "dark." it is derived from the greek word "melas," which means black or dark, and it comes from Greek origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Melany?

In 2025, Melany ranked #399 for girls, up from #438 the year before.

When was Melany most popular?

Melany peaked at #399 in 2025.