Dark or black
A creative spelling of Melanie, which is derived from the Greek word 'melas'. It historically refers to a dark complexion or dark hair and was popularized by the 5th-century Saint Melania the Younger.
Less common today
Melanye isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,965 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
