Belenda is an uncommon yet elegant female given name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'bella', meaning beautiful. It was traditionally used as a feminine form of the male name Belenus, which was associated with a Celtic god known for his healing powers and association with light and fire. The name Belenda has been sparsely documented throughout history, making it both distinctive and timeless.
The name Belenda saw a peak in popularity during the late 1940s to early 1950s with consistent annual birth counts ranging from 6 to 10 babies each year. However, it seems that by the mid-1960s and later, the name's appeal began to wane, as indicated by the consistently lower birth counts of 5 to 6 per year. The total number of births over this period was 120.