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Valinda

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Pronounced vuh-LIN-duh /vəˈlɪn.də/Medium

Meaning: A mid-century American coinage, most likely blending a Va- opening with Linda, from the Spanish for 'pretty,' in the mold of Belinda and Melinda. The exact route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A pretty mid-century blend: Valinda echoes Linda ('pretty'), said 'vuh-LIN-duh.' Its route is uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Spanish
MeaningA mid-century American coinage, most likely blending a Va- opening with Linda, from the Spanish for 'pretty,' in the mold of Belinda and Melinda. The exact route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (1997)#16056 ↘ Falling
1997 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1954
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,363

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195419421997

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

Valinda most likely joins a Va- sound to Linda ('pretty,' Spanish), following Belinda and Melinda. It appeared in mid-century America, peaked in 1954, and faded soon after; the exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'vuh-LIN-duh').

Valinda belonged to the boomer nurseries and has grown very rare since. Rare, midcentury, and frilly.

Did you know? Valinda is a homespun American blend on the Linda pattern that peaked around 1954 — a frilly midcentury coinage now nearly gone.
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Valinda — Likely Va- + Linda blend; route uncertain

Variations

BelindaMelindaValynda

Nicknames

ValLinda

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If you like Valinda…

Belinda— a like -linda blend
Melinda— a like -linda name
Linda— the likely root
Lucinda— a like flowing -inda pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Valinda mean?

Valinda is a modern American blend, most likely joining a Va- sound with Linda ('pretty'). The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Valinda?

It's said vuh-LIN-duh /vəˈlɪn.də/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Valinda a boy or girl name?

Valinda is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Valinda?

Valinda peaked in the mid-nineteen-fifties and is very rare today.

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