Melany is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #4646 in 2022 with 4 recorded births. This places Melany in the bottom 37% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 7 births ranking #3117. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 65,880 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.