Melannie
About Melannie
Melannie is a feminine name that represents a variation of Melanie, derived from the Greek name Melania, meaning 'dark' or 'black.' This elegant spelling adds a distinctive touch with the double 'n,' creating a more unique appearance while maintaining the melodic pronunciation of the original. Melannie has gained moderate popularity as parents seek traditional names with personalized spellings. The name carries connotations of depth, beauty, and sophistication. While less common than the standard spelling, Melannie offers a subtle way to distinguish a child while still providing a recognizable and classic name that works well throughout all stages of life.
Pronounced muh-LAN-ee.
As of October 2026, Melannie ranked #6473 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2121 in 2002.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,551 | 70 | 39.2 |
| 2015 | #2,800 | 63 | 35.3 |
| 2016 | #3,263 | 50 | 28.2 |
| 2017 | #3,526 | 44 | 25.5 |
| 2018 | #4,050 | 36 | 21.2 |
| 2019 | #3,980 | 37 | 22 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |