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Melody: Meaning, Origin & Numerology

GreekGirl♆ Number 11
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What does Melody mean?

Melody is a Greek girl's name meaning “song”.

This Greek name has been cherished by parents seeking ancient Greek and Roman heritage.

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Origin & History

Melody draws from the golden age of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, renowned for philosophy, mythology, and the foundations of Western culture. Classical names often embody virtues, natural elements, or references to epic mythology, offering both timeless beauty and profound meaning.

Numerology of Melody

Pythagorean Number

11

The Intuitive

Key Traits

Visionary, inspirational, enlightened

Ruling Planet

♆Neptune

Planetary Traits

Intuition, dreams, spiritual vision

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The letters of Melody

6 letters: 3 vowels, 3 consonants.

  1. M4
  2. E5
  3. L3
  4. O6
  5. D4
  6. Y7

Vowels (shaded): E, O, Y.

Expression

11

The Intuitive

all letters

4 + 5 + 3 + 6 + 4 + 7 = 29 → 11

Soul Urge

9

Helping others

vowels

5 + 6 + 7 = 18 → 9

Personality

11

Visionary

consonants

4 + 3 + 4 = 11

Popularity of Melody

Current Rank

#79

Peak Year

2024

Total Births

111,788

Melody is a trending modern name, peaking in 2024.

Melody in the 2025 Social Security ranking

#79

on the 2025 girls' list.

Source: US Social Security baby name data, 2025.

  1. #74Emery
  2. #75Daisy
  3. #76Maeve
  4. #77Ayla
  5. #78Liliana
  6. #79Melody
  7. #80Lyla
  8. #82Josie
  9. #83Lucia

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Names that share Melody's numbers

Melody: Expression 11, Soul Urge 9, Personality 11.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Melody mean?
Melody is a Greek name meaning "song." It belongs to the Classical family of names, carrying ancient Greek and Roman heritage.
What is the numerology number for Melody?
In Pythagorean numerology, Melody has the number 11, known as The Intuitive. Key traits include: Visionary, inspirational, enlightened. This number is ruled by Neptune, the planet of intuition, dreams, spiritual vision.
Is Melody a popular baby name?
Melody is moderately popular, ranking #79 among baby names.
What origin is the name Melody?
Melody is a Greek name from the Classical tradition. Melody draws from the golden age of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, renowned for philosophy, mythology, and the foundations of Western culture. Classical names often embody virtues, natural elements, or references to epic mythology, offering both timeless beauty and profound meaning.
Is Melody compatible with my baby's birth date?
Name compatibility depends on your baby's Life Path number, which is calculated from their birth date. Melody (Number 11) pairs well with Life Paths 2, 4, 8, 11. You can check the exact compatibility score for free at namestory.app/try by entering your due date and the name Melody.

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