Alina
Alina is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Noble, bright, or light.
Origin and history
Alina is a name found across multiple European language traditions, often considered a short form of Adelina or Helena. It carries meanings related to nobility, light, or brightness depending on the rooted linguistic background. In the United States, its usage has grown steadily, reaching a peak in popularity in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
45,387 babies in the United States have been named Alina since 1880. It ranks #632 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #141.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.1 %)
- TX (11.7 %)
- NY (7.7 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 16 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 18 |
| 1920-1930 | 33 |
| 1930-1940 | 7 |
| 1940-1950 | 43 |
| 1950-1960 | 100 |
| 1960-1970 | 491 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,185 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,851 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,302 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,604 |
| 2010-2019 | 15,599 |
| 2020-2029 | 12,138 |
Famous people named Alina
- Alina Zagitova: Figure Skater, Olympic Athlete
- Alina Cojocaru: Ballet Dancer
Nicknames
Lina, Ali, Ally
Fun facts
- Alina is popular across Eastern Europe, Germany, and Latin America due to its simple phonetic structure.
- The name has surged in U.S. popularity in the 2020s, ranking among the top 150 names for baby girls.