Malinda
Malinda: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Malinda
- A female given name originating as a coinage, variant of Melinda.
Etymology
Variant of Melinda, used since the eighteenth century.
How popular is Malinda?
Since 1880, 21,464 girls in the U.S. have been named Malinda. Its highest rank for girls was #254 in 1881. In 2025, 59 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Malinda
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Malinda
Names that peaked around the same time as Malinda and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Malinda FAQ
What does the name Malinda mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage, variant of Melinda. Variant of Melinda, used since the eighteenth century.
How popular is the name Malinda?
Since 1880, 21,464 girls in the U.S. have been named Malinda. Its highest rank for girls was #254 in 1881. In 2025, 59 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Malinda a boy or girl name?
Malinda is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 21,464 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.