US Popularity:251
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Music, song
Melody is a girl’s name with Greek origins meaning “music” or “song.” This musical name was once a popular choice during the 1960s in the United States before sliding a bit to the wayside. However, in recent decades, Melody has made a comeback into the charts—excuse the pun! For music-orientated families, Melody is a fabulous choice for any baby girl. Or, if you want to use the actual Greek word, Melos is the way to go.

How Popular Is The Name Melody?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Melody is currently #597 on The Bump
Girl:Melody is currently #427 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Melody is currently #251 in U.S. births
Girl:Melody is currently #103 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#103
in 2023
+ 6
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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