Dark or black
Melaney is a variant of Melanie, which is derived from the Greek word 'melaina'. It was historically associated with Saint Melania the Elder and Saint Melania the Younger in the early Christian church. While the meaning refers to a dark complexion or hair, the name has been popular in various forms since the Middle Ages.
Less common today
Melaney isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,964 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American singer-songwriter
