Minda Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMIN-duh / ˈmɪn.dəEnglish; Latin
Meaning
Latin: 'gift of God'; English: diminutive of Melinda
Historical & Cultural Background
Minda is often considered a diminutive of Melinda, which itself has roots in the Latin word 'mellitus', meaning honeyed. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century. It is relatively uncommon and may appeal to those seeking a unique yet familiar name.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mindy
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Minda was first seen in the United States in 1880. Minda has ranked as high as #987 nationally, which occurred in 1951, and has been most popular in California, New York, Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Minda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Minda (1976)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 5 | |
| OR | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1887 | 7 |
| 1888 | 12 |
| 1889 | 12 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1892 | 9 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1894 | 10 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1896 | 9 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1901 | 10 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1909 | 10 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 10 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 20 |
| 1948 | 20 |
| 1949 | 17 |
| 1950 | 29 |
| 1951 | 38 |
| 1952 | 33 |
| 1953 | 28 |
| 1954 | 25 |
| 1955 | 33 |
| 1956 | 28 |
| 1957 | 28 |
| 1958 | 31 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1960 | 26 |
| 1961 | 23 |
| 1962 | 17 |
| 1963 | 29 |
| 1964 | 29 |
| 1965 | 16 |
| 1966 | 27 |
| 1967 | 23 |
| 1968 | 22 |
| 1969 | 25 |
| 1970 | 38 |
| 1971 | 36 |
| 1972 | 25 |
| 1973 | 33 |
| 1974 | 29 |
| 1975 | 27 |
| 1976 | 36 |
| 1977 | 24 |
| 1978 | 28 |
| 1979 | 31 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2023 | 5 |