Melony
Meaningblack, dark · English form of Melanie
- US rank
- #6,838
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #988 in 1966
16 babies were named Melony in the US in 2025. It has climbed 85 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1945–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Melony you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 100,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Melony, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Melony would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMelony first shows up in US birth records in 1945, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 80 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1966, when it ranked #988. Today it's #6,838, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMelony was 2.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 42,194 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 100,000.
- TrendMelony has climbed 85 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,838. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningMelony is an English form of Melanie, which means “black, dark”. Our records link it to American and Greek roots.
About the name Melony
Melony is a girl name of American and Greek origin meaning “black, dark”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ony”. US birth records list Melony for girls from 1945 to 2025, in 79 of those 81 years. Its best year was 1966, when it ranked #988 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #6,838, with 16 babies.
Origin:American namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 2.5 | 393,701 girls |
| 1950s | 18 | 56,148 girls |
| 1960s | 53 | 18,900 girls |
| 1970s | 67 | 14,821 girls |
| 1980s | 39 | 25,661 girls |
| 1990s | 21 | 46,948 girls |
| 2000s | 28 | 35,100 girls |
| 2010s | 23 | 43,706 girls |
| 2020s | 11 | 92,736 girls |
Other spellings of Melony
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Questions about the name Melony
What does the name Melony mean?
Melony means “black, dark” in English, as a form of Melanie.
What is the origin of the name Melony?
Melony has American, Greek roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Melony a boy or girl name?
Melony is a girl name.
How popular is the name Melony?
Melony ranked #6,838 for US girls in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1966 (#988).