The nameMelody
Melody is a girl's name from the English word for a tune. Musical and gentle, it has been rising in the United States.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Melody comes from the Greek melōidia, "singing, chanting", from melos, "song", and ōidē, "ode".
Origin
English. Melody became a first name in the 20th century.
History
Melody rose in the 2010s and reached the American top 100.
Famous people named Melody
- Melody Gardot, singer
- Melody Thornton, singer
Popularity of the name Melody
Melody in the United States
Melody was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 19,874 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Melody. Its rise began around 1945, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Melody in the United States were born before 1984, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 2,580 births a year on average, against 2,203 in the five years before.
Melody in the United Kingdom
Melody was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 1,805 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Melody. Half of all babies named Melody in the United Kingdom were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 193 births a year.
Melody in France
Sibling names for Melody
Names from the same generation as Melody, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Melody mean?
Melody comes from the Greek melōidia, "singing, chanting", from melos, "song", and ōidē, "ode".
What is the origin of the name Melody?
English. Melody became a first name in the 20th century.
Is Melody a girl's or a boy's name?
Melody is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Melody?
In 2024, Melody was the 91st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 2,771 births.
What are good sibling names for Melody?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Eliza, Josie, Ruby and Ellie for a sister, Wesley, Elliot, Harrison and Elliott for a brother.
Who are famous people named Melody?
Melody Gardot, singer; Melody Thornton, singer.