Girl

Melody

MEL-uh-dee

Top 100 ↓ Falling

✦ Meaning

“Derived from Greek 'melōdia' (song), this name emerged in the 17th century to represent musical grace and harmony, popular with music-loving Romantic poets.”

Popularity Over Time

Melody US popularity rank over timeRank 5268 in 1922 to rank 91 in 2024. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#91#2680#5268191419401960198020002024

Currently ranked #91 in the United States.

Origin

Greek

Syllables

3

Nicknames

MelMellieMelly

Style

PlayfulSoftClassicTimelessElegant

Famous Bearers

  • Melody Beattie (author)
  • Melody from Josie and the Pussycats

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Vintage Revival →

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Harmony

Greek Beautiful But Not Top 100

Lyra

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Beatrice

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Clara

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Jasper

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Callum

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Universal across English, French, and Scandinavian cultures

People Also Ask

Derived from Greek 'melōdia' (song), this name emerged in the 17th century to represent musical grace and harmony, popular with music-loving Romantic poets.

Melody is currently ranked #91 in the United States. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.

Popular nicknames for Melody include Mel, Mellie, Melly.

Names that pair beautifully with Melody include Beatrix, Imogen, Vivienne, Jasper, Callum.