Melody
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Song, music, singing
Origin: Greek/English
Popularity: Ranked #79 in 2025 with 3,095 babies born.
History: Melody surged in the 2000s-2010s as a musical word-name. In a country that invented jazz, blues, rock and roll, hip-hop, and country music, naming a daughter Melody honors America's greatest cultural contribution to the world. The name is music made personal — every Melody carries a song within her. It represents the American belief that every life should have a soundtrack.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Melody? About 1 in 1,075 babies born in 2025 were named Melody, or roughly 8.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Melody
What does the name Melody mean?
Melody means “Song, music, singing” from Greek/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Melody?
Melody has Greek/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Song, music, singing”.
How popular is Melody?
Melody ranked #79 in 2025 — given to 3,095 babies that year.
When was Melody most popular?
Melody peaked in 2025 with 3,095 babies registered that year.
Is Melody a boy or girl name?
Melody is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Melodys in registered births are female.
Is the name Melody rising or falling in popularity?
Melody has risen 27 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #106 in 2020 to #79 in 2025.
How long has Melody been recorded?
Melody appears in birth records across 103 years — from 1914 through 2025.