Shalini Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationSHAH-lin-ee / ʃɑːˈlɪni

Sanskrit; Hindi

Meaning

Sanskrit: 'modesty' or 'intelligent'; Hindi: 'calm'

Historical & Cultural Background

Shalini is a name of Indian origin, commonly used in Hindu culture. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'shālinī', which signifies qualities such as modesty and intelligence. The name is often associated with grace and calmness, reflecting desirable traits in various cultural contexts. It is a popular name among girls in India and among Indian communities worldwide.

Trend Summary

The name Shalini has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly among families with Indian heritage.

Similar Names

ShanayaShailaShanviShaniceShanitaShanell

Variants

  • Shalinee
  • Shalina

International Variants

  • Shalini (Hindi/India)
  • Shalina (Arabic)

Famous people named Shalini

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Fictional characters named Shalini

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Sibling Suggestions

ShreyaSaanviSnehaShivani

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Shalini was first seen in the United States in 1970. Shalini has ranked as high as #1254 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Shalini has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Shalini (2011)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
197010
19717
19727
197312
197410
197519
197615
197712
197820
197925
198020
198115
198220
198315
198413
198521
198613
198710
198815
198923
199014
199115
199210
199321
199419
199519
199621
199720
199814
199922
200029
200127
200217
200322
200424
200520
200627
200720
200818
200917
201015
201117
20128
201312
20149
20167
20176
20186
20206