The nameAlina
Alina is a girl's name with several roots, often linked to the Germanic adal, "noble". It is popular in Eastern Europe and Germany.
- Girl's name
- Germanic and Slavic
Meaning
Alina is a short form of names such as Adelina, from the Germanic adal, "noble", or Albina. In Slavic languages it is also linked to Helen.
Origin
Germanic and Slavic. Several origins meet in this name.
History
Alina is common in Russia, Poland and Romania, and has been a top name in Germany. It is in the American top 140.
Did you know?
- The Russian skater Alina Zagitova became Olympic champion in 2018, aged 15.
Famous people named Alina
- Alina Kabaeva, gymnast
- Alina Zagitova, figure skater
- Alina Baraz, singer
Popularity of the name Alina
Alina in the United States
Alina was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 15,598 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Alina. Its rise began around 1988, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Alina in the United States were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 1,985 births a year.
Alina in the United Kingdom
Alina was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 1,475 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Alina. Half of all babies named Alina in the United Kingdom were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 198 births a year on average, against 163 in the five years before.
Alina in France
Alina in Belgium
Alina in Switzerland
Alina in Austria
Alina in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Alina
Names from the same generation as Alina, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alina mean?
Alina is a short form of names such as Adelina, from the Germanic adal, "noble", or Albina. In Slavic languages it is also linked to Helen.
What is the origin of the name Alina?
Germanic and Slavic. Several origins meet in this name.
Is Alina a girl's or a boy's name?
Alina is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Alina?
In 2024, Alina was the 135th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 2,180 births.
What are the variants of the name Alina?
Variants and related names of Alina include Adelina and Elina.
What are good sibling names for Alina?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Genevieve, Mina, Esther and Cecilia for a sister, Leonardo, Walter, Conrad and Lewis for a brother.
Who are famous people named Alina?
Alina Kabaeva, gymnast; Alina Zagitova, figure skater; Alina Baraz, singer.