Dark or black; honey bee
A creative spelling of Melinda, which likely combines the Greek 'meli' meaning honey and the suffix 'inda'. It is also associated with the name Melanie, meaning dark or black. The name gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a rhythmic, feminine choice.
Less common today
Melynda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,981 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Canadian model known for body modification
