Malinda
- Pronunciation
- [Ma-lin-da]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Blend Of Melissa And Linda.
- Origin
- English
Malinda Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 21,394 baby girls have been named Malinda. The name peaked in 1969 with 460 US births that year (rank #447). In 2024, ranked #2905 nationally — 2,458 places below its 1969 peak.
Top States for Malinda
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Malinda births are: Pennsylvania (1,736), Ohio (1,339), California (1,158).
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7-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Malinda's exact length and starting letter: Maarouf, Mabbina, Mabelle, Macaire, Macario.
Quick Facts About Malinda
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melynda | Blend Of Melissa And Linda. | Female | English |
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Malinda against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).