NAME PROFILE
Melinda
Melinda is a name of uncertain origin, often considered to be a combination of 'Melissa' (bee) and 'Linda' (beautiful). It conveys a sense of sweetness, beauty, and warmth, often associated with a caring and nurturing personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 136,159 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1970 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 21%TX — 21%NY — 20%FL — 19%IL — 19%
Notable People
Melinda Gates (Philanthropist, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation) · Melinda Sordino (Fictional character in the novel *Speak*) · Melinda Messenger (Television presenter and model) · Melinda Dillon (Actress, *Close Encounters of the Third Kind*) · Melinda Clarke (Actress, known for *The OC*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MelMellyMindy
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