Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Dark, Black, Dark Skinned
Pronunciation: meh-luh-nee, /ˈmɛləni/, M EH L AH N IY
Popularity Rank: #606
Melanie Anne Safka Schekeryk, professionally known as Melanie or Melanie Safka, was an American singer-songwriter.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on April 23, 2024
From the Greek name Μελανια (Melania) which meant 'black, dark' in Greek. This name was created by the late 18th-century poet Jeremy Belknap.
The name Melanie is of Greek origin and means Dark, Black, Dark Skinned. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Melanie is commonly found in Germany, United States of America, France, and 91 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: meh-luh-nee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmɛləni/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M EH L AH N IY
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Melanie is recorded 96,535 times globally, ranking it as the 606th most common name worldwide.
Melanie is most prevalent in Germany, with 19,574 occurrences, making it the 35th most popular name in the country.
In Germany, the name Melanie is found among 1 in every 19 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #35 | 1 : 19 |
| United States of America | #308 | 1 : 99 |
| France | #292 | 1 : 107 |
| United Kingdom | #239 | 1 : 65 |
| Netherlands | #233 | 1 : 90 |
| South Africa | #489 | 1 : 574 |
| Austria | #55 | 1 : 27 |
| Canada | #133 | 1 : 107 |
| Switzerland | #71 | 1 : 79 |
| Mexico | #828 | 1 : 448 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Melanie from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Melanie Anne Safka Schekeryk, professionally known as Melanie or Melanie Safka, was an American singer-songwriter.
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Last Updated: May 27, 2024 06:56 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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