Alina Girl

Popularity: #127 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-LEE-nah /əˈliːnə/

Origin: Slavic; Arabic; Latin

Meaning: Bright; noble; light

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Alina has its roots in several linguistic traditions, primarily deriving from the Slavic and Germanic languages. It is often associated with the Slavic element 'alina,' which means 'bright' or 'beautiful.' This Slavic origin can be traced back to the Proto-Slavic word *alina, which is linked to the concept of light and beauty.

Additionally, Alina may also be connected to the Germanic name Adelina, which combines the elements 'adel' meaning 'noble' and 'lina' meaning 'soft' or 'delicate.' The name made its way into English through various cultural exchanges and migrations, particularly during the medieval period when names were often adapted and transformed across languages and regions. Historically, the name Alina has been borne by various notable figures, although specific records are sparse.

It gained prominence in Eastern Europe, particularly in countries like Poland and Russia, where it has been used since at least the 19th century. The name's association with nobility and beauty has made it a favored choice among many families.

In the context of literature and art, Alina has appeared in various works, contributing to its cultural resonance. The name's use in religious contexts, particularly among saints, has also bolstered its significance, although specific saints named Alina are less commonly referenced compared to other names.

Culturally, Alina embodies qualities of grace and elegance, often symbolizing light and beauty in various traditions. Its melodic sound and positive connotations have allowed it to endure across generations.

The diminutive form 'Ali' has also emerged in some cultures, providing a more casual or affectionate variant of the name. Overall, Alina's etymological roots, historical milestones, and cultural associations contribute to its lasting appeal and significance in various societies.

Famous people named Alina

In this section, you will find notable people named Alina. 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 Alina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Alina Zagitova is a figure skater best known for winning the Olympic gold medal in 2018 and the World Championship in 2019.

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

Alina Baraz is a singer and songwriter best known for her EP 'The Color of You' and the song 'Electric' featuring Khalid.

Alina Cojocaru is a ballet dancer best known for her performances with the English National Ballet and as a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet.

Fictional characters named Alina

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Alina Starkov is a fictional character from the Grishaverse novels by Leigh Bardugo. She is the protagonist of the Shadow and Bone trilogy, possessing the unique ability to summon light and fight against dark forces.

Sibling suggestions

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

ElenaMinaLinaAnyaNinaSofiaTalia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Alina. 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.

AdinaAmaraAriaElinaSelinaLinaAlisaAlaynaAmina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alina was first seen in the United States in 1892.

Alina has ranked as high as #305 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Alina 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 Alina 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 Alina.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 2,204 2,204
2024 2,182 2,182
2023 1,902 1,902
2022 2,122 2,122
2021 2,027 2,027
2020 1,701 1,701
2019 1,833 1,833
2018 1,799 1,799
2017 1,659 1,659
2016 1,824 1,824
2015 1,857 1,857
2014 1,714 1,714
2013 1,263 1,263
2012 1,201 1,201
2011 1,210 1,210
2010 1,239 1,239
2009 1,321 1,321
2008 1,407 1,407
2007 1,737 1,737
2006 934 934
2005 809 809
2004 789 789
2003 768 768
2002 670 670
2001 574 574
2000 595 595
1999 534 534
1998 512 512
1997 528 528
1996 417 417
1995 488 488
1994 420 420
1993 361 361
1992 353 353
1991 363 363
1990 326 326
1989 281 281
1988 245 245
1987 204 204
1986 190 190
1985 185 185
1984 134 134
1983 149 149
1982 164 164
1981 147 147
1980 152 152
1979 162 162
1978 135 135
1977 140 140
1976 107 107
1975 126 126
1974 108 108
1973 100 100
1972 89 89
1971 119 119
1970 99 99
1969 80 80
1968 65 65
1967 69 69
1966 54 54
1965 53 53
1964 53 53
1963 38 38
1962 28 28
1961 31 31
1960 20 20
1959 14 14
1958 11 11
1957 13 13
1956 20 20
1955 15 15
1954 10 10
1953 8 8
1951 9 9
1949 9 9
1948 8 8
1947 6 6
1946 7 7
1945 7 7
1941 6 6
1938 7 7
1929 6 6
1926 8 8
1925 5 5
1922 5 5
1921 9 9
1918 7 7
1916 6 6
1914 5 5
1898 5 5
1895 6 6
1892 5 5

Top States for Alina (2024)

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 540
25%
TX 324
15%
NY 144
7%
FL 141
7%
IL 98
5%
NJ 76
4%
VA 60
3%
PA 60
3%
AZ 57
3%
MI 46
2%
WA 45
2%
GA 45
2%
MA 44
2%
NC 42
2%
MD 41
2%
OH 38
2%
CO 33
2%
CT 31
1%
NV 29
1%
WI 25
1%
MN 20
1%
OR 19
1%
MO 18
1%
IN 16
1%
TN 15
1%
UT 14
1%
KS 14
1%
KY 13
1%
NM 13
1%
SC 13
1%
OK 12
1%
IA 10
0%
LA 9
0%
AL 9
0%
AR 9
0%
ID 9
0%
HI 8
0%
ND 6
0%
NE 6
0%
RI 5
0%