Overview
people
Sample Size
35,986
Gender Distribution
Male:
1.9%
Female:
98.1%
Origin and Meaning
Origin
Greek
Meaning
Melanie is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Μελανία (Melania), derived from the word μελανός (melanos), meaning 'black' or 'dark'. It was popularized in English-speaking countries by the French spelling. Melanie is a stylish and modern name, often associated with grace, femininity, and elegance.
Geographic Distribution
This name appears in the following countries, sorted by popularity:
FR
9,897 samples
97%
DE
8,557 samples
98%
US
6,458 samples
99%
GB
1,790 samples
98%
NL
1,058 samples
99%
AT
865 samples
98%
CA
822 samples
99%
CH
752 samples
98%
BE
739 samples
98%
ES
606 samples
99%
ZA
528 samples
98%
PH
461 samples
98%
IT
401 samples
99%
AU
378 samples
99%
CI
167 samples
98%
PT
146 samples
97%
CM
135 samples
99%
AR
125 samples
98%
MX
119 samples
100%
IE
72 samples
97%
+ 77 more countries
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