Melody

Meaning of Melody

Melody means "song" or "pleasant sound." It refers to a sequence of musical notes that form a pleasing tune.

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

Popularity of Melody

Melody is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #79 in 2025 from #398 in 2000.

Notable people named Melody

• Melody Thornton
  Singer, Pussycat Dolls member
• Melody Anderson
  Actress, Flash Gordon star
• Melody Gardot
  American jazz singer
• Melody Hobson
  Businesswoman, Starbucks chairwoman
• Melody Makers
  Jamaican reggae family group

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Questions about the name Melody

What does the name Melody mean?

Melody means melody means "song" or "pleasant sound." it refers to a sequence of musical notes that form a pleasing tune, and it comes from Greek origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Melody?

In 2025, Melody ranked #79 for girls, up from #91 the year before.

When was Melody most popular?

Melody peaked at #79 in 2025.