“Beautiful, the one who has a good character” — Associated with the Pali version
India origin · Girl name
♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls
#11833US 2021
8Births / yr
↑Rising
1kAll-time births
📅 Since 194500
How to pronounce Milinda
MIL·EE·nduh
/ˈmɪl.ˈiː.ndə/ · stress on MIL · 3 syllables
“Beautiful, the one who has a good character”
Associated with the Pali version · India origin
What does Milinda mean and where does it come from?
Milinda is a name rooted in Sanskrit, popular primarily in South Asia. The name is often associated with the Pali version, 'Milinda', which appears in early Buddhist texts. The historical figure Menander I of the Indo-Greek Kingdom is known as Milinda in this context, detailed in the 'Milinda Pañha'
Cultural significance
Milinda has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in India-speaking communities, where it reflects values of beautiful, the one who has a good character.
Peak popularity
Reached #2061 in 1961 — currently #11833 in the US.
Rising fast — up 2870 spots — currently #11833 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
US Trend 1945–2021#11833 · Top 8.7%
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Year
US Rank
Births
vs Prior Year
2021
#11833
8
▲ up 2870 · +33% births
2015
#14703
6
▼ down 4148 · -40% births
2010
#10555
10
▼ down 550 · +11% births
2000
#10005
9
▼ down 289 · +13% births
1995
#9716
8
▼ down 1686 · -20% births
1990
#8030
10
▼ down 3102 · -33% births
1985
#4928
15
▼ down 710 · -17% births
1980
#4218
18
▼ down 1727 · -44% births
1975
#2491
32
▲ up 68 · +10% births
1970
#2559
29
▼ down 324
1965
#2235
29
▲ up 2123 · +190% births
1960
#4358
10
▼ down 1646 · -44% births
1955
#2712
18
▲ up 699 · +64% births
1950
#3411
11
▲ up 1807 · +120% births
1945
#5218
5
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Name Popularity Timeline
Popularity Statistics for Milinda
1965Rank #2235
32
#6465
↘Falling
1945 - 202115 years
The story of Milinda
Milinda entered American naming records in 1945 and has been in use for over 79 years. With 1,015 total births recorded, Milinda remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #5218 in 1945, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #11833 in 2021.
Milinda means "Beautiful, the one who has a good character" — a name rooted in India tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Milinda?
Milinda is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Milinda have increased significantly in recent years.
What is the cultural origin of Milinda?
Milinda originates from India tradition. India names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How do you pronounce the name Milinda?
Milinda is a three-syllable name pronounced M IH1 L IY1 N D AH0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.
What sibling names go well with Milinda?
Milinda pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar India heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Sibling names that pair with Milinda
For a sister
Milinda & Rochan♡
Milinda & Shataka♡
Milinda & Seeta♡
Milinda & Reshma♡
For a brother
Milinda & Nanda♡
Milinda & Sharad♡
Milinda & Perman♡
Milinda & Sanjiv♡
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Worldwide ranking · 2021
Country
Rank
🇺🇸 USA
#11833
🇬🇧 UK
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