Girl · #4,331 in 2026

Malindia

Name: Popularity of the name Malindia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Malindia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,331

Peak Rank

#4,725 (1928)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1928

First Year

1931

Last Year

1928

Peak Year

#4725

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Malindia

The earliest SSA record of Malindia as a baby girl name dates back to 1928, when 5 babies received it. 1928 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Malindia — #4,725 in the national rankings. About 50% of every Malindia on record arrived during the 1920s, its defining decade. Malindia last appeared in the published SSA data in 1931, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 10 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1920s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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101-500

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Names that sound like Malindia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Malindia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Malinda
Malindi
Melinda
Millenia
Millennia
Melania
Melendy
Malena
Melodia
Mahendra
Hollandia
Malady

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Malindia

What does the name Malindia mean?

Malindia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1928. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Malindia in 2026?

In 2026, Malindia ranks #4,331 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Malindia most popular?

Malindia reached its peak popularity in 1928, ranking #4,725 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Malindia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Malindia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Malindia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Malindia include Aulda, Benancia, Bentura. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Malindia

Malindia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1928 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Malindia's peak popularity came in 1928 when it ranked #4,725. Use the chart and map above to compare Malindia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.