Melani

Melani is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 254 girls in the United States.

Melani at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Melani

Melani belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Melani first appears in Social Security records in 1947. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #990 in 2020, and in 2024 254 babies received the name — 5,676 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Melani in US records

First recorded (US)
1947
Best US rank
#990 in 2020
Peak year
2020
Babies named Melani in 2024
254
Total since 1880
5,676

Melani in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2012
Best rank
#2201 in 2017
Babies named Melani in 2025
3
Total since 1996
73

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Melani mean?

The meaning of Melani is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Melani a boy or girl name?

Melani is a girl name. In 2024, 254 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Melani?

Melani comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Melani?

Melani first appears in US records in 1947. Its best-ever ranking was #990 in 2020, and 254 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.