Rising since 1998, #3,067 for girls today.
Popularity of Melodi since 1946
Babies named Melodi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 31 |
| 1950s | 207 |
| 1960s | 292 |
| 1970s | 252 |
| 1980s | 196 |
| 1990s | 159 |
| 2000s | 183 |
| 2010s | 406 |
| 2020s | 346 |
Meaning & origin
Melodi is a musical name that entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1946, when it was first recorded. As of 2025, it ranked 3,067, with about 1 in every 30,326 girls receiving the name. Its popularity has been on an upward trajectory since 1998, reaching its peak in 2021. The name has seen particular use in Georgia and Texas, reflecting a broader Southern and Southwestern appeal. Melodi is a phonetic variant of the more common Melody, and the spelling with an 'i' gives it a distinctive, modern feel while maintaining the melodic meaning.
Melodi is a phonetic respelling of the English word 'melody', which entered English from Old French 'melodie', ultimately from Greek 'melōidía' (μέλῳδία), a compound of 'melos' (song) and 'aeidein' (to sing). As a given name, Melodi emerged as a modern coinage in the 20th century, gaining popularity as a distinct variant of Melody. It has been used in the United States since at least 1946, reflecting the trend of musical names.
Where Melodi is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mel, Lodi, Dee
Sibling names for Melodi
Names that share Melodi's style, for a brother or sister.
