UK girl's name
Shalina
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "calm" or "peaceful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shalina is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shalina popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3824, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1997 to 1997. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Shalina is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Shalina. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 1998 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shalina ranked #3824 for girls in England and Wales in 1997, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 3 girls were registered as Shalina.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shalina as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3824
1997
Births in 1997
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Shalina mean?
The name Shalina is a feminine given name with roots in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language of South Asia. It is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word "shalina," which means "modest" or "gentle." The name's origins can be traced back to ancient Indian culture and mythology, where it was likely used as a descriptive term for individuals possessing these qualities.
In Hindu mythology, there are references to Shalina as a minor deity or celestial nymph associated with grace, beauty, and gentleness. However, the name itself does not appear to have been prominently featured in any major ancient texts or religious scriptures.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Shalina can be found in historical records and literature from the medieval period in India. One notable figure bearing this name was Shalina Devi, a 13th-century queen and consort of the Chahamana ruler Viranarayana of Jalor, in present-day Rajasthan. Her name is mentioned in several inscriptions and chronicles from that era.
Another historical figure with the name Shalina was Shalina Begum, a 16th-century Mughal princess and the daughter of Emperor Akbar. She was known for her literary talents and patronage of the arts during the Mughal Empire's golden age.
In more recent times, Shalina Balasingham was a prominent Sri Lankan Tamil activist and author who played a significant role in the Tamil nationalist movement. She was born in 1950 and passed away in 2006.
Shalina Mehta is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer born in 1962, known for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian dance forms.
Shalina Vaziralli is a Canadian-Indian actress born in 1975, who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television shows, earning recognition for her versatile performances.
While the name Shalina is not among the most common given names globally, it has maintained a presence across various cultures and regions, particularly in South Asia and among communities with Indian or Sanskrit linguistic influences.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Shalina by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shalina was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Shalina: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shalina in the UK right now?
In 1997, Shalina was ranked #3824 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shalina most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 3 babies registered as Shalina in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shalina?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "calm" or "peaceful".
How many people are called Shalina in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Shalina across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.