Milinda
Milinda: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Milinda
- A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit मिलिंद (miliṃda).
How popular is Milinda?
Since 1880, 1,033 girls in the U.S. have been named Milinda. Its highest rank for girls was #2059 in 1961. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Milinda
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Milinda
Sister and brother names that share Milinda's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Milinda FAQ
What does the name Milinda mean?
A male given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit मिलिंद (miliṃda).
What is the origin of the name Milinda?
Milinda is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Milinda?
Since 1880, 1,033 girls in the U.S. have been named Milinda. Its highest rank for girls was #2059 in 1961. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Milinda a boy or girl name?
Milinda is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,033 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.