Albina Girl

Popularity: #940 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: al-BEE-nah /ælˈbiː.nə/

Origin: Latin; Slavic

Meaning: Latin: white; Slavic: bright, shining

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Albina has its roots in Latin, derived from the word "albus," which means "white" or "bright." This etymology suggests a connotation of purity or brightness, which has been a significant aspect of its appeal throughout history. The name was adopted into various languages, including Old French as "Albine," before making its way into English.

The transition from Latin to Old French and then to English reflects the linguistic influences of the Roman Empire and later the Norman Conquest, which brought many Latin-derived names into the English lexicon. Historically, the name Albina has been borne by several notable figures, particularly in the context of Christianity.

One of the earliest mentions is of Saint Albina, a Christian martyr from the 3rd century, who is venerated in various Christian traditions. The name also appears in medieval texts, where it was sometimes associated with nobility and virtue.

The use of Albina in religious contexts contributed to its endurance through the centuries, particularly during the Middle Ages when saints' names were commonly adopted by families. Culturally, Albina has been associated with themes of light and purity, resonating with various traditions that celebrate these qualities.

The name has also been linked to the concept of rebirth and renewal, often symbolized by the color white in various cultures. In some regions, diminutive forms such as "Albie" have emerged, reflecting a more affectionate or familiar usage of the name.

Overall, Albina's historical significance and its associations with purity and virtue have allowed it to maintain a presence in various cultural contexts.

Famous people named Albina

In this section, you will find notable people named Albina. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Albina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Albina who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Albina Dzhanabaeva is a singer and actress best known for her work with the group VIA Gra, as well as her solo career and appearances in various television shows.

Albina Kabaeva is a rhythmic gymnast best known for winning multiple Olympic medals and World Championships.

Albina Shagimuratova is an opera singer best known for her performances in leading roles at major opera houses around the world.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Albina, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AlbaAlinaAldaAllegraAlyssaAmina

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Albina. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AlinaElenaAdinaArinaAllegraArianaAlessiaAlvaAlayna

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Albina was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Albina has ranked as high as #798 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Massachusetts, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Albina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Albina is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Albina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Albina.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 8 8
2024 9 9
2023 7 7
2022 5 5
2021 8 8
2019 11 11
2018 5 5
2017 6 6
2016 12 12
2015 10 10
2013 8 8
2012 17 17
2011 10 10
2010 19 19
2009 9 9
2008 15 15
2007 11 11
2006 18 18
2005 12 12
2004 9 9
2003 8 8
2002 9 9
2001 13 13
2000 11 11
1999 10 10
1998 9 9
1997 7 7
1995 5 5
1994 10 10
1992 7 7
1991 5 5
1989 5 5
1987 10 10
1986 5 5
1985 6 6
1982 7 7
1981 5 5
1980 5 5
1979 8 8
1977 5 5
1975 5 5
1974 8 8
1971 6 6
1970 9 9
1968 6 6
1966 5 5
1964 5 5
1963 7 7
1962 9 9
1961 9 9
1960 11 11
1959 7 7
1958 11 11
1956 5 5
1955 9 9
1954 14 14
1953 9 9
1952 21 21
1951 22 22
1950 11 11
1949 12 12
1948 14 14
1947 13 13
1946 19 19
1945 15 15
1944 22 22
1943 24 24
1942 18 18
1941 27 27
1940 29 29
1939 23 23
1938 16 16
1937 29 29
1936 36 36
1935 37 37
1934 43 43
1933 44 44
1932 48 48
1931 67 67
1930 69 69
1929 89 89
1928 101 101
1927 106 106
1926 100 100
1925 135 135
1924 132 132
1923 144 144
1922 161 161
1921 154 154
1920 188 188
1919 198 198
1918 200 200
1917 227 227
1916 193 193
1915 199 199
1914 151 151
1913 107 107
1912 91 91
1911 62 62
1910 60 60
1909 52 52
1908 39 39
1907 56 56
1906 55 55
1905 42 42
1904 52 52
1903 50 50
1902 41 41
1901 39 39
1900 49 49
1899 41 41
1898 44 44
1897 43 43
1896 43 43
1895 42 42
1894 36 36
1893 30 30
1892 38 38
1891 32 32
1890 37 37
1889 23 23
1888 26 26
1887 22 22
1886 27 27
1885 24 24
1884 24 24
1883 19 19
1882 7 7
1881 15 15
1880 7 7

Top States for Albina (2006)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
100%