Melody
Greek girl's name meaning “song”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- song
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #103
- Born in 2023
- 2,569
Meaning & origin
Melody comes from the Greek melodia, 'song' or 'the singing of songs' — a lyrical, musical name.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Melody ranked #103 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 2,569 US girls were given the name Melody.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #91 in 2024
“Unranked” means Melody was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Melody: frequently asked questions
What does the name Melody mean?
Melody is a Greek name meaning "song". Melody comes from the Greek melodia, 'song' or 'the singing of songs' — a lyrical, musical name.
Where does the name Melody come from?
Melody is of Greek origin. Melody comes from the Greek melodia, 'song' or 'the singing of songs' — a lyrical, musical name.
Is Melody a boy or a girl name?
Melody is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Melody?
In 2023, 2,569 US girls were given the name Melody.
Is Melody a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Melody ranked #103 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.