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Rank #2104 · Falling since 2020
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Popularity score: 23 · SSA Rank: #2104
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Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.
Melinda scores well on uniqueness but there are tradeoffs — domain availability is limited.
Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.
Melinda beats the neutral-drift null model in 15% of its 180 tracked years — above the random baseline, but not dominant.
Source: Namesake null-model analysis · Phase 5 · Lieberson (2000) framework →
Qualities shared by notable Melindas
Melinda is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #2104 in the US in 2024.
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