Is Lindiwe a boy's or girl's name?

Lindiwe is primarily a girl's name.

When was Lindiwe most popular?

Lindiwe reached its peak popularity in 1973 with 6 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Lindiwe?

Lindiwe is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 6 babies in the U.S. since 1973. Its peak was in 1973.

Lindiwe

An uncommon African pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameAfricanNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Lindiwe is a girl's baby name of Zulu origin, meaning 'waited for' or 'the one who was waited for,' from the Zulu verb linda, to wait. It is one of the most beautiful names in the Zulu tradition, carrying the profound love of parents who longed for a child.

Rare in U.S. records outside Southern African communities, Lindiwe is a name of extraordinary emotional depth — every syllable a testament to anticipation, hope, and the joy of arrival.

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Popularity Over Time

Lindiwe has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1973.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Lindiwe
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1970s	6	#7975	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 1973–1973)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Lindiwe
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1973	6	#7975	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1973–1973) · Methodology