Kalinda Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Kalinda – Meaning: sun – Origin: uncertain / no attested etymology – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: kah-LIN-duh

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Kalinda means "sun," a short, bright meaning that's easy to share when someone asks about your baby's name. It's a rarely given name in the U.S.: only 9 babies were named Kalinda in 2018. That makes it a good fit if you'd like a name that isn't heard on every playground.

Meaning & Origin of Kalinda

Meaning: Sun.

Origin: uncertain / no attested etymology.

How to Pronounce Kalinda

Phonetic: kah-LIN-duh   IPA: /kəˈlɪndə/

Popularity of Kalinda

Kalinda's U.S. high point came in 1982, when it ranked #3580 with 23 babies given the name. By 2018 it had slipped to #10977, with 9 babies.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1966–2018.

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Names With a Similar Story

Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names we have no style data for, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.

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FAQ

What does the name Kalinda mean?

Sun.

How do you pronounce Kalinda?

Kalinda is pronounced kah-LIN-duh (IPA: /kəˈlɪndə/).

Is Kalinda a popular name right now?

Kalinda peaked at #3580 in 1982 and is ranked #10977 as of 2018. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1966–2018.)

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