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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Yalini — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Yalina|Yalit
SanskritGirl→ Stable

Yalini

yah-LEE-nee · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17645 in 2022

Peak: #13395 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17645 in 2022

Peak: #13395 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 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)20202022

Rank #17645 · Falling since 2020

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
Name DNA
SanskritTamil originSouth IndianFeminine3-syllableLyricalModernMeaningfulWarm
Character
graceful elegancekeen intelligencecompassionate heartartistic sensitivityquiet strength
STRONG
High confidence

Yalini 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:—
Yalini at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit meaning 'beautiful' or 'lovely', used primarily in South Indian and Tamil cultures as a feminine given name.
Language root:Sanskrit · Tamil
Peak rank:#13395 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
AaliyahAnayaAlinaArjiniMalini
Similar Style
Ananya◈DivyaPriyaKavyaIsadora
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Yalini
ArjunAdityaKavi◈DiyaRaviLeela
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Yalini · Overview
Summary

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

Strengths
Meaningful · Modern character
Yalini carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
yalini.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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