Melody Jo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Melody Jo — Greek
78K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Melody Jo is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Melody is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Melody is a modern English feminine given name taken from the vocabulary word melody, which is ultimately derived from the Greek μελῳδία, melōidía, "singing, chanting"). The name has been among the top one thousand names for girls in the United States since 1942 and was the 103rd most popular name for American girls in 2023. It has been increasing in popularity in the English-speaking world in recent years. It has been among the top five hundred names for girls in England and Wales since 2003 and among the top three hundred names since 2010. The surname Jo: Jo (film), a 1972 French comedy Jo (TV series), a French TV series "Jo", a song by Goldfrapp from Tales of Us "Jo", a song by Mr. Oizo from Lambs Anger Jo a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise Jô, Brazilian footballer João Alves de Assis Silva (born 1987) Josiel Alves de Oliveira (born 1988), Brazilian footballer also known as Jô Jō (surname), a Japanese surname Cho (Korean name), a common Korean surname which can be romanized as Jo JO, ISO 3166 country code for Jordan .jo, the Internet country code top-level domain for Jordan JO, IATA code for JALways, a subsidiary of Japan Airline. Melody is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 78K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Melody reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Melody

Greek

Melody is a modern English feminine given name taken from the vocabulary word melody, which is ultimately derived from the Greek μελῳδία, melōidía, "singing, chanting"). The name has been among the top one thousand names for girls in the United States since 1942 and was the 103rd most popular name for American girls in 2023. It has been increasing in popularity in the English-speaking world in recent years. It has been among the top five hundred names for girls in England and Wales since 2003 and among the top three hundred names since 2010.

Surname: Jo

Vietnamese

Jo (film), a 1972 French comedy Jo (TV series), a French TV series "Jo", a song by Goldfrapp from Tales of Us "Jo", a song by Mr. Oizo from Lambs Anger Jo a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise Jô, Brazilian footballer João Alves de Assis Silva (born 1987) Josiel Alves de Oliveira (born 1988), Brazilian footballer also known as Jô Jō (surname), a Japanese surname Cho (Korean name), a common Korean surname which can be romanized as Jo JO, ISO 3166 country code for Jordan .jo, the Internet country code top-level domain for Jordan JO, IATA code for JALways, a subsidiary of Japan Airline.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Melody is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Melody by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Melody Jo:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Melody?
The first name Melody originates from Greek. Melody is a modern English feminine given name taken from the vocabulary word melody, which is ultimately derived from the Greek μελῳδία, melōidía, "singing, chanting"). The name has been among the top one thousand names for girls in the United States since 1942 and was the 103rd most popular name for American girls in 2023. It has been increasing in popularity in the English-speaking world in recent years. It has been among the top five hundred names for girls in England and Wales since 2003 and among the top three hundred names since 2010.
When was Melody most popular?
The name Melody reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Jo?
The surname Jo originates from Vietnamese. Jo (film), a 1972 French comedy Jo (TV series), a French TV series "Jo", a song by Goldfrapp from Tales of Us "Jo", a song by Mr. Oizo from Lambs Anger Jo a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise Jô, Brazilian footballer João Alves de Assis Silva (born 1987) Josiel Alves de Oliveira (born 1988), Brazilian footballer also known as Jô Jō (surname), a Japanese surname Cho (Korean name), a common Korean surname which can be romanized as Jo JO, ISO 3166 country code for Jordan .jo, the Internet country code top-level domain for Jordan JO, IATA code for JALways, a subsidiary of Japan Airline.
What are the origins of the name Melody Jo?
The name Melody Jo combines two different traditions: the first name Melody has Greek roots, while the surname Jo originates from Vietnamese.
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