Polina Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationpoh-LEE-nah / pəˈliːnəGreek; Russian; Slavic
Meaning
light; small; humble
Historical & Cultural Background
In Greek, Polina is derived from 'Paulina,' meaning 'small' or 'humble.' In Russian and other Slavic cultures, it is often associated with the name 'Polina,' which is a diminutive of 'Apollinaria,' linking it to the sun god Apollo and symbolizing light.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Paulina
- Polly
- Pola
International Variants
- Polina (Russian)
- Paulina (Spanish)
- Polly (English)
Famous people named Polina
Polina Gagarina — singer.
Polina Ousep — artist.
Fictional characters named Polina
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Polina was first seen in the United States in 1991. Polina has ranked as high as #1312 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Washington, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Polina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Polina (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 11 | |
| FL | 9 | |
| WA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 31 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 46 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2009 | 47 |
| 2010 | 48 |
| 2011 | 53 |
| 2012 | 66 |
| 2013 | 63 |
| 2014 | 51 |
| 2015 | 67 |
| 2016 | 73 |
| 2017 | 74 |
| 2018 | 58 |
| 2019 | 53 |
| 2020 | 40 |
| 2021 | 58 |
| 2022 | 53 |
| 2023 | 51 |
| 2024 | 48 |