Meaning: Its source is a Latin expression meaning "Sweet."

Nickname For: Melinda

Popularity: The name Minda ranked 3112th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.

Narrative: Unlike most names, which evolve over centuries, this name was deliberately constructed in modern times. It is based on the root of the Latin term melitus, meaning ''sweet.''