US Popularity:16880
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):French
Meaning:black, dark-skinned; bee; honey; brave strength
Melly is a girl's name with Greek origins. Sometimes used as a diminutive for the names Melly and Melissa, Melly can mean "black, dark-skinned," and "brave strength." An additional meaning of "bee" and "honey" will make this name the perfect fit for any little one with a sweet-as-pie personality. In Greek mythology, Melissa was a princess of Crete who was transformed into a bee after discovering how to harvest honey. Melly also has ties to the Old French name Millicent, giving the traditional name a fresher feel.

Melly Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Melly is currently #16880 in U.S. births
Girl:Melly is currently #10485 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#16880
in 2022
- 1233
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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