The nameElina
Elina is a Finnish and Greek girl's name, related to Helen. It is rising in English-speaking countries.
- Girl's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Elina is a form of Helen, from the Greek, often linked to "torch" or "light".
Origin
Greek, through Finnish.
History
In the United States Elina reached its best rank, 785th, in 2024. In England and Wales it reached 573rd in 2025, also its best.
Did you know?
- Elina Svitolina won the WTA Finals in 2018 and an Olympic bronze medal in Tokyo.
Famous people named Elina
- Elina Svitolina, tennis player
- Elīna Garanča, mezzo-soprano
Popularity of the name Elina
Elina in the United States
Elina was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 2,324 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Elina. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Elina in the United States 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: 305 births a year on average, against 251 in the five years before.
Elina in the United Kingdom
Elina was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 467 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Elina. Half of all babies named Elina in the United Kingdom were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 62 births a year on average, against 51 in the five years before.
Elina in France
Elina in Belgium
Elina in Switzerland
Elina in Austria
Elina in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Elina
Names from the same generation as Elina, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elina mean?
Elina is a form of Helen, from the Greek, often linked to "torch" or "light".
What is the origin of the name Elina?
Greek, through Finnish.
Is Elina a girl's or a boy's name?
Elina is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Elina?
In 2024, Elina was the 786th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 358 births.
What are the variants of the name Elina?
Variants and related names of Elina include Alina, Elyna, Helen, Helene and Lina.
What are good sibling names for Elina?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Isadora, Agnes, Althea and Milena for a sister, Leandro, Yuri, Alistair and Ayan for a brother.
Who are famous people named Elina?
Elina Svitolina, tennis player; Elīna Garanča, mezzo-soprano.