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Malinda
OriginVariation of Melinda, English
Meaning"beautiful honey"
US Rank#2881
2025 SSA
About Malinda
This spelling of Melinda is used primarily in Amish communities.
Pronounced muh-LIN-duh.
As of October 2026, Malinda ranked #2881 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #254 in 1881.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,247 | 84 | 47 |
| 2015 | #2,332 | 80 | 44.8 |
| 2016 | #2,658 | 66 | 37.2 |
| 2017 | #2,762 | 62 | 35.9 |
| 2018 | #2,498 | 71 | 41.7 |
| 2019 | #2,740 | 62 | 36.9 |
| 2020 | #2,767 | 60 | 37.1 |
| 2021 | #3,323 | 48 | 29.3 |
| 2022 | #2,621 | 67 | 40.9 |
| 2023 | #2,388 | 76 | 47.4 |
| 2024 | #2,905 | 57 | 35.2 |
| 2025 | #2,881 | 59 | 36.7 |
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