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Belinda

♀ Girl

Pronounced buh-LIHN-duh /bə.ˈlɪn.də/Medium

Meaning: BeautifulMedium

In 30 seconds: Belinda is an English girl's name meaning 'beautiful'.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningBeautiful
U.S. rank (2025)#1819 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births110 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1961
Total births (all-time)≈ 72,962

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196118892025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Belinda carries the simple, appealing meaning 'beautiful' and has a flowing three-syllable shape. It has been used as a literary and given name in English for generations.

The soft '-inda' ending gives the name a gentle close, fitting its meaning. Belinda Green and Belinda Emmett are recorded bearers of the name.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Belinda is 'beautiful', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Belinda — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Belinda Green (1952–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Belinda Emmett (1974–2006)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Belinda…

Linda— Shares Belinda's '-inda' ending and its sense of beauty.
Melinda— A near-rhyme with the same soft three-syllable English pattern.
Yolanda— another English name
Malinda— another English name
Beverly— shares Belinda's English roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Belinda mean?

Belinda is usually explained as meaning 'beautiful' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Belinda?

It's commonly said buh-LIHN-duh /bə.ˈlɪn.də/.

Is Belinda a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Belinda is used as a girl name.

How popular is Belinda?

In 2024, Belinda ranked #1726 in the U.S. for girls, with 117 births recorded.

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