Melody
Melody is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “song, musical sequence.” It ranked #102 in the United States in 2025. Derived from Greek 'melodia,' combining 'melos' (song) and 'aeidein' (to sing).
how do you pronounce Melody?
MEL-oh-dee
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what does Melody mean?
The name Melody means “song, musical sequence.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
Derived from Greek 'melodia,' combining 'melos' (song) and 'aeidein' (to sing). A word name with a long history as a given name, evoking music, harmony, and joy.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #102 |
| 2023 | #110 |
| 2022 | #118 |
| 2021 | #128 |
| 2020 | #138 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Melody?
- Melody (Jem and the Holograms character)
- Melody (The Little Mermaid II character)
what names are similar to Melody?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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