Shalinda

Shalinda appears to be a modern feminine name that emerged in American usage during the latter half of the 20th century. The name may be a creative variation combining the popular prefix 'Sha-' (found in names like Shante, Shaniqua, and Shaquille) with the suffix '-linda,' which comes from the Spanish and Germanic name Linda meaning 'beautiful' or 'pretty.' This type of creative combination became increasingly common in American naming practices from the 1960s onward. Usage records show Shalinda appearing in naming data primarily from the 1970s, with a peak in popularity during the 1980s and 1990s. Though never among the most common names, Shalinda represents the trend of phonetically pleasing combined elements that characterized many new names during this period.

Pronounced shuh-LIN-duh.

As of October 2026, Shalinda ranked #15758 in US births in 2004 SSA, peaked at #4681 in 1982.