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1947

First Year

2026

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#989

Peak Rank

6K

Total Count

79

Years Active

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## The Story of Melani

American parents first put Melani on the record books as a baby girl name in 1947, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 258 Melanis were born — ranking #989 that year. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 27% of all recorded Melanis. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #1,037 among baby girl names with 241 births, gradually rising (+10%). In total, more than 6K Melanis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

ME

WA

MT

ND

MN

WI

MI

NY

VT

NH

MA

OR

ID

SD

IA

IL

IN

OH

PA

NJ

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RI

CA

NV

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NE

MO

KY

WV

VA

MD

DE

DC

UT

CO

KS

AR

TN

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AZ

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LA

MS

AL

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HI

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## Names that sound like Melani

Phonetically similar names — useful when Melani is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Melanie](/melanie)
* [Melony](/melony)
* [Melany](/melany)
* Mullaney
* Mullany
* [Melonie](/melonie)
* Melone
* [Meloni](/meloni)
* Melano
* Mellone
* Maloney
* Moloney

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Melani

What does the name Melani mean?

Melani is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1947\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Melani in 2026?

In 2026, Melani ranks #1,037 among girls' names in the U.S., with 241 babies given the name that year.

When was Melani most popular?

Melani reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #989 that year with 258 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Melani most popular?

Melani has historically been most popular in Utah, Kansas, Nevada. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Melani.

Is Melani a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Melani is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Melani?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Melani include Etha, Luverne, Melodee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧EthaPeak #989](/etha)[👧LuvernePeak #989](/luverne)[👧MelodeePeak #989](/melodee)[👧TreenaPeak #989](/treena)[👧KimberelyPeak #989](/kimberely)[👧KeilaPeak #989](/keila)[👧MaelynnPeak #989](/maelynn)[👧MayleePeak #989](/maylee)

## About the name Melani 

Melani is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1947 and has accumulated 6K births in the dataset. Melani's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #989\. Use the chart and map above to compare Melani's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2020 → ](/year/2020)
* [ Names of the 2020s → ](/decade/2020s)
* [ Names starting with "M" → ](/letter/m)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.