GirlSanskrit origin

Nalini: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Means lotus, a water flower of serene and sacred beauty.

Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
3
Current rank
#14480
Peak
#6082 in 1983

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1968: #781019682005: #1585720052010: #1099620102015: #878420152020: #144802020#1#15857

What Nalini Means

Nalini is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. Means lotus, a water flower of serene and sacred beauty.

How Popular Nalini Is

Nalini currently ranks #14480 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6082 in 1983. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Nalini

  • Nalini is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Nalini is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
  • Part of the charming botanical name trend.

Names Like Nalini

Other Sanskrit names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Nalini

Sanskrit names that pair well as a brother or sister to Nalini.

Questions About Nalini

What does Nalini mean?

Nalini is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. Means lotus, a water flower of serene and sacred beauty.

How popular is Nalini?

Nalini currently ranks #14480 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6082 in 1983. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Nalini come from?

Nalini comes from Sanskrit roots. Nalini is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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