Holding steady.
Popularity of Salinda since 1944
Babies named Salinda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1958, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Salinda's real moment was 1984.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 39 |
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 57 |
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Salinda is a rare American name that first appeared in 1944. It never broke into the top 1000 rankings, peaking in 1984 with an unknown number of births, and remains a distinctive choice. The name likely originated as a blend of two mid-century favorites, Sally and Linda, or as a variant of Salina. Its trajectory has been stable, never experiencing a sharp rise or fall. Though its exact meaning is uncertain, Salinda carries a melodic, feminine sound reminiscent of 1970s and 1980s naming trends. It has not been strongly associated with any particular region or cultural group.
Salinda is a modern American coinage, first recorded in the 1940s. It likely originated as a blend of the popular names Sally and Linda, or as a variant of Salina. The name saw modest use in the 1980s, peaking in 1984, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sally, Linda, Sali
Sibling names for Salinda
Names that share Salinda's style, for a brother or sister.
