Melany is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #4686 in 2019 with 4 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 7 births ranking #3117. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 70,010 girls born was named Melany. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Melany is a modern spelling of Melanie and shares the meaning 'dark'. It feels familiar and friendly while looking slightly more contemporary.
The newer spelling rose as parents personalised established classics without changing the sound. It keeps the same ancient Greek root as Melanie while fitting modern spelling taste.