Melaine
Melaine is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Dark or black.
Origin and history
Melaine is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from 'melaina' meaning dark or black. It is closely related to the more common name Melanie. In the United States, it is a rare choice that has seen sporadic usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,396 babies in the United States have been named Melaine since 1880. It ranks #3604 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2089.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.6 %)
- NY (23.9 %)
- TX (19.8 %)
- FL (6.5 %)
- GA (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 46 |
| 1950-1960 | 171 |
| 1960-1970 | 345 |
| 1970-1980 | 633 |
| 1980-1990 | 624 |
| 1990-2000 | 297 |
| 2000-2010 | 149 |
| 2010-2019 | 109 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Fun facts
- Melaine often occurs as a rare spelling variation or French-influenced variant of the classical name Melanie.
- The root of the name stems from the feminine form of the Greek adjective 'melas', meaning dark.