Melody
Melody is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “song, musical sequence.” It ranked #79 in the United States in 2025. Derived from Greek 'melodia,' combining 'melos' (song) and 'aeidein' (to sing).
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how do you pronounce Melody?
MEL-oh-dee
where does the name Melody come from?
Taken directly from the English noun melody, which descends through Latin from the Greek melōidía, meaning singing or chanting. It is a vocabulary word pressed into use as a name rather than a name with its own line of descent.
A word name with a long history as a given name, evoking music, harmony, and joy.
how popular is this name?
Melody has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 84 years since 1942. It peaked at #79 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #79 |
| 2024 | #91 |
| 2023 | #103 |
| 2022 | #109 |
| 2021 | #113 |
| 2020 | #106 |
| 2019 | #118 |
| 2018 | #135 |
| 2017 | #144 |
| 2016 | #144 |
| 2010 | #197 |
| 2000 | #398 |
| 1990 | #315 |
| 1980 | #199 |
| 1970 | #262 |
| 1960 | #153 |
| 1950 | #273 |
| 1942 | #522 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Melody fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Melody
It has been in regular use only since the twentieth century and is a modern English feminine name.
who are famous people named Melody?
- Melody (Jem and the Holograms character)
- Melody (The Little Mermaid II character)
what are the nicknames and variants of Melody?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Melody?
what names go well with Melody?
Sibling names that share Melody's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Melody
What does the name Melody mean?
Melody means “song, musical sequence”.
What is the origin of the name Melody?
Melody comes from the Greek naming tradition. Related forms include Melodie and Melodia.
How popular is the name Melody?
Melody ranked #79 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #79, and it has spent 84 years in the top 1,000 since 1942.
Is Melody a boy or girl name?
Melody is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Melody?
Melody is pronounced MEL-oh-dee, with 3 syllables.
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