Melani
3 countries#1053 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Melani was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,912 births recorded 1947–2025 · currently #1053 · peaked in 2020 with 258 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
60 births recorded 2012–2021 · currently #5581 · peaked in 2017 with 12 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
60 births recorded 2012–2021 · peaked in 2017 with 12 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
28 births recorded 1995–2022 · currently #5992 · peaked in 2000 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Melani’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1307 | — |
| 2007 | #1445 | ↓138 |
| 2008 | #1395 | ↑50 |
| 2009 | #1584 | ↓189 |
| 2010 | #1611 | ↓27 |
| 2011 | #1857 | ↓246 |
| 2012 | #1552 | ↑305 |
| 2013 | #1953 | ↓401 |
| 2014 | #1643 | ↑310 |
| 2015 | #1743 | ↓100 |
| 2016 | #1534 | ↑209 |
| 2017 | #1392 | ↑142 |
| 2018 | #1174 | ↑218 |
| 2019 | #1073 | ↑101 |
| 2020 | #989 | ↑84 |
| 2021 | #1112 | ↓123 |
| 2022 | #1098 | ↑14 |
| 2023 | #1088 | ↑10 |
| 2024 | #1009 | ↑79 |
| 2025 | #1053 | ↓44 |
Frequently asked questions about Melani
Is Melani a popular name?
Yes — Melani currently ranks #1053 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Melani more common for boys or girls?
Melani is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Melani most popular?
Melani peaked in 2020 in United States, with 258 recorded births that year.
Is Melani rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Melani’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5295 in 1947 to #1053 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Melani?
At least 6,000 babies have been recorded with the name Melani across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Melani popular in more than one country?
Yes — Melani appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Melani?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Melani include Kai, Maelynn, Jazlynn, Sapphire.
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