Sweet; dark or gentle
Malinda is a variant of Melinda, likely created in the 18th century by combining the name Melina or Melissa with the popular suffix '-inda'. It is often associated with the Greek word 'meli' meaning honey, or the Latin 'malva' referring to the mallow flower.
Less common today
Malinda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #987 in 1990.
American actress known for the series Soul Food
Founder of the Church of Divine Science
National Book Award-winning novelist
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
