Melinda
Pronunciation: [ m-uhl-IHND-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Melinda first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 337 babies have been named Melinda in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melinda is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,413 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,413
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Melinda is also used as a girl name, ranked #2097.
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About the Name Melinda
Melinda is a boy name .
Is Melinda a boy or girl name? Melinda is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,413 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,097. Melinda is more commonly used as a girl name.
Melinda is currently ranked #29,413 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melinda include Mel, Meli, Meliy, Meliie, Nda, Nday, Ndaie, Mey, Meie, and Melkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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