What origin is the name Malinda?

Malinda comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Malinda a popular name?

Malinda is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Malinda?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Malinda — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Malinda

Q: Is Malinda a rare name?

Yes. Malinda does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Malinda

Malinda

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Malinda is a greek girl's name meaning "A Greek name meaning honey, often seen as a blend of Melissa and Linda. It conveys sweetness and beauty.".

Parents who choose Malinda pick a girl name from the greek tradition, meaning "A Greek name meaning honey, often seen as a blend of Melissa and Linda. It conveys sweetness and beauty.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Greek name meaning honey, often seen as a blend of Melissa and Linda. It conveys sweetness and beauty.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Malinda

Very rare in US records

What does Malinda mean?

Malinda is a girl name of greek origin meaning "A Greek name meaning honey, often seen as a blend of Melissa and Linda. It conveys sweetness and beauty.".

Is Malinda a rare name?

Yes. Malinda does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Malinda

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Names with a similar meaning to Malinda

Malinda means "A Greek name meaning honey, often seen as a blend of Melissa and Linda. It conveys sweetness and beauty." — these names share that spirit.