Melody

At a Glance: Name: Melody – Meaning: a tune or song – Origin: English (from Greek, via the vocabulary word 'melody') – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: MEL-uh-dee

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Melody is an English name taken directly from the vocabulary word for a tune or song, with roots reaching back to Greek. It's pronounced MEL-uh-dee, and it has a timeless, classic feel — a word that became a name and has stayed familiar for generations.

Meaning & Origin of Melody

Meaning: A tune or song.

Origin: English (from Greek, via the vocabulary word 'melody').

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Melody

Phonetic: MEL-uh-dee   IPA: /ˈmɛlədi/

Popularity of Melody

In 2024, the most recent year in the SSA's records, Melody ranked #91 with 2,771 babies given the name — and that same year also marks its highest rank on file going back to 1914.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1914–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Melody mean?

A tune or song. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Melody)

How do you pronounce Melody?

Melody is pronounced MEL-uh-dee (IPA: /ˈmɛlədi/).

Is Melody a popular name right now?

Melody is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #91 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)

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