Melody

Melody is a girl's name of Greek origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 2,771 girls in the United States.

Melody at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek · English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Melody

Melody belongs to the Greek and English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Melody first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #91 in 2024, and in 2024 2,771 babies received the name — 111,788 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Melody in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#91 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Melody in 2024
2,771
Total since 1880
111,788

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Melody mean?

The meaning of Melody is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Greek origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Melody a boy or girl name?

Melody is a girl name. In 2024, 2,771 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Melody?

Melody comes from the Greek and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Melody?

Melody first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #91 in 2024, and 2,771 babies were given the name in 2024.

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