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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Shalini — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Shalin|Shaliyah
SanskritGirl→ Stable

Shalini

shah-LEE-nee · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14844 in 2020

Peak: #14844 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14844 in 2020

Peak: #14844 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20162020

Rank #14844 · Falling since 2016

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Shalini scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Sanskrit RootHinduReligiousIndianFeminine3-syllableGracefulClassicMeaningfulGlobal IndianElegant
Character
graceful eleganceinner strengthartistic sensitivitycompassionate naturepeaceful wisdom
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Shalinis

versatilededicatedexpressivetalentedskilled
STRONG
High confidence

Shalini is a Sanskrit girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Shalini at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit meaning 'graceful' or 'modest'. Associated with the Hindu goddess Shalini, an aspect of Durga representing elegance and divine beauty.
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindi
Peak rank:#14844 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Shalini Ajith
Indian actress
Shalini Pandey
Indian film actress
Similar Sound
ShaliSalinaShalinShainaSarani
Similar Style
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Works well with
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Shalini · Overview
Summary

Shalini is a Sanskrit girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Religious · Meaningful · Classic character
Shalini carries a warm, soft, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
shalini.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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