Alynda is of American origin, derived from the Old German elements 'adal' meaning noble and 'helm' meaning helmet. It is a less common variant of the name Aeland, which was used by some families in America during the 19th century. The name Alynda has been used sparingly throughout history, but it gained some popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century.
Alynda has seen a spike in popularity since the year 2000, with at least five babies named Alynda born each year from then until 2013. The peak occurred in 2010 when six baby girls were named Alynda. Overall, there have been 36 baby girls named Alynda between 1946 and 2013.