Melody Pedroza

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Melody Pedroza — Greek
78K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Melody Pedroza 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 Pedroza: Anthony Pedroza (born 1979), Mexican-American basketball player Antonio Pedroza (born 1991), English-Mexican footballer César Octavio Pedroza Gaitán (born 1959), Mexican politician Engels Pedroza (born 1966), Venezuelan boxer Enrique Ibarra Pedroza (born 1952), Mexican politician Erik Pedroza (born 1994), Mexican footballer Eusebio Pedroza (1956–2019), Panamanian boxer Héctor Pedroza Jiménez (born 1964), Mexican politician Martin A. 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: Pedroza

Spanish

Anthony Pedroza (born 1979), Mexican-American basketball player Antonio Pedroza (born 1991), English-Mexican footballer César Octavio Pedroza Gaitán (born 1959), Mexican politician Engels Pedroza (born 1966), Venezuelan boxer Enrique Ibarra Pedroza (born 1952), Mexican politician Erik Pedroza (born 1994), Mexican footballer Eusebio Pedroza (1956–2019), Panamanian boxer Héctor Pedroza Jiménez (born 1964), Mexican politician Martin A.

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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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Notable People Named Melody Pedroza

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Pedroza?
The surname Pedroza originates from Spanish. Anthony Pedroza (born 1979), Mexican-American basketball player Antonio Pedroza (born 1991), English-Mexican footballer César Octavio Pedroza Gaitán (born 1959), Mexican politician Engels Pedroza (born 1966), Venezuelan boxer Enrique Ibarra Pedroza (born 1952), Mexican politician Erik Pedroza (born 1994), Mexican footballer Eusebio Pedroza (1956–2019), Panamanian boxer Héctor Pedroza Jiménez (born 1964), Mexican politician Martin A.
What are the origins of the name Melody Pedroza?
The name Melody Pedroza combines two different traditions: the first name Melody has Greek roots, while the surname Pedroza originates from Spanish.
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