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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A tune or song
- Origin
- English (from Greek, via the vocabulary word 'melody')
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MEL-uh-dee
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
MEL-uh-deeIPA /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.
Names Like Melody
These names share Melody’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Melody mean?
A tune or song. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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