Holding steady.
Popularity of Kalinda since 1966
Babies named Kalinda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 141 |
| 1990s | 100 |
| 2000s | 41 |
| 2010s | 85 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kalinda is a rare but intriguing name in the United States, first recorded in the year 1966. Despite never appearing in the top 1000 names, it has maintained a steady presence over the decades. Its peak usage was in 1982, when it reached its highest recorded frequency. The name's origins are unclear, but it may derive from the Sanskrit Kalindi, meaning 'the river Yamuna,' or it could be a modern creation or an African name. Given its low incidence and stable trajectory, Kalinda remains a distinctive and unconventional choice.
Kalinda first appeared in the United States in the 1960s. Its exact origin is unclear; it may be a variant of Kalindi, a Sanskrit name meaning 'the river Yamuna' or one of that river's goddesses, or it could be an invented name from a literary or musical source. Alternatively, it may have African roots, as Kalinda is a name found in some parts of Africa and also refers to a style of Afro-Caribbean music and dance. The name remains rare in the US, with its peak usage in the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kali, Linda, Lindy
Variants: Kalindi, Calinda
Sibling names for Kalinda
Names that share Kalinda's style, for a brother or sister.
