Declining since 2014, #4,878 for girls today.
Popularity of Melanny since 1997
Babies named Melanny per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 315 |
| 2010s | 489 |
| 2020s | 148 |
Meaning & origin
Melanny is a modern American coinage that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1997, relatively late compared to traditional names. Its rank of 4,878 in 2025 places it among less common choices, with an estimated 1 in 59,528 newborns receiving the name that year. The name reached its peak popularity in 2013, but since 2014 its usage has been steadily falling. Texas, where the name has the highest concentration, accounts for the largest share of Melannys. As a respelling of Melanie, Melanny follows a pattern of inventive spelling that adds a double 'n' and replaces the final 'ie' with 'y'. This style of naming fits into the broader 2010s trend of unique adaptations of familiar names. Parents considering Melanny should be aware that while it is recognizable, it may require frequent spelling corrections.
Melanny emerged in the United States in the late 1990s, likely as a respelling of the established name Melanie, itself from the Greek melas (black, dark). The double 'n' and 'y' ending reflect a common trend in modern American naming for distinctive spellings. The name has seen limited but consistent use since its first recorded appearance in 1997.
Where Melanny is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mel, Lanny
Sibling names for Melanny
Names that share Melanny's style, for a brother or sister.
