Melani
Every Melani since 1947 — 5,912 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Melani
Melani is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,056 in 2025 with 234 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 5,912 American babies have been named Melani. Its peak came in 2020, when 258 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Melani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Melani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 234 | #1,056 |
| 2024 | 254 | #1,010 |
| 2023 | 227 | #1,088 |
| 2022 | 227 | #1,103 |
| 2021 | 222 | #1,114 |
| 2020 | 258 | #990 |
| 2019 | 235 | #1,074 |
| 2018 | 205 | #1,176 |
| 2017 | 165 | #1,397 |
| 2016 | 147 | #1,538 |
| 2015 | 120 | #1,754 |
| 2014 | 130 | #1,648 |
| 2013 | 101 | #1,963 |
| 2012 | 141 | #1,557 |
| 2011 | 108 | #1,867 |
| 2010 | 134 | #1,619 |
| 2009 | 142 | #1,590 |
| 2008 | 170 | #1,404 |
| 2007 | 163 | #1,450 |
| 2006 | 179 | #1,313 |
| 2005 | 126 | #1,613 |
| 2004 | 114 | #1,708 |
| 2003 | 116 | #1,665 |
| 2002 | 98 | #1,838 |
| 2001 | 71 | #2,278 |
| 2000 | 66 | #2,360 |
| 1995 | 26 | #4,059 |
| 1990 | 37 | #3,052 |
| 1985 | 17 | #4,580 |
| 1980 | 62 | #1,779 |
| 1975 | 57 | #1,683 |
| 1970 | 31 | #2,429 |
| 1965 | 31 | #2,142 |
| 1960 | 28 | #2,229 |
| 1955 | 16 | #2,916 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Melani in 2025?
Melani ranked #1,056 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 234 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Melani?
5,912 babies have been named Melani in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Melani most popular?
Melani peaked in 2020, when 258 newborns received the name.
Is Melani a boy or girl name?
Melani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Melani rising or falling?
Melani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.