Salina Girl

Popularity: #913 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: sah-LEE-nah //səˈliː.nə//

Origin: Latin; Arabic

Meaning: Latin: 'calm'; Arabic: 'peaceful'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Salina has its roots in the Latin word "salina," which translates to "saltworks" or "salt marsh." This term itself is derived from "sal," meaning "salt," which is a significant element in various cultures due to its historical importance in trade and preservation. The transition of the name into English occurred through the influence of Latin on the vernacular languages of Europe, particularly during the Middle Ages when Latin was the lingua franca of educated classes and the Church.

Historically, the name Salina is associated with several geographical locations, notably in Italy, where towns named Salina exist, reflecting the name's connection to the salt industry. The name also appears in various historical texts and documents, although specific notable figures bearing the name are less prominent in major historical narratives.

The biblical context of salt as a preservative and symbol of covenant in ancient texts further enhances the name's cultural resonance, linking it to themes of purity and value. In terms of cultural significance, the name Salina evokes imagery of natural landscapes and the essential role of salt in human civilization.

Salt has been a vital resource throughout history, influencing trade routes and economies, which imbues the name with a sense of historical depth. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Sal or Lina may arise in familial or affectionate contexts, though these variations are less documented in historical records.

Overall, Salina carries a rich etymological background and cultural associations that reflect its enduring nature.

Famous people named Salina

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

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Salina K. is a singer best known for her work in the music industry and her hit singles.

Salina M. is a dancer and choreographer best known for her performances in various dance competitions and shows.

Fictional characters named Salina

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Salina is a fictional character from the novel The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle. She is a powerful sorceress who plays a significant role in the journey of the unicorn and her companions.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Salina was first seen in the United States in 1882.

Salina has ranked as high as #892 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Michigan, and Arizona.

In the past 5 years the name Salina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Salina 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 Salina 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 Salina.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 35 35
2024 29 29
2023 38 38
2022 38 38
2021 33 33
2020 30 30
2019 40 40
2018 36 36
2017 37 37
2016 35 35
2015 41 41
2014 56 56
2013 61 61
2012 58 58
2011 64 64
2010 42 42
2009 61 61
2008 61 61
2007 60 60
2006 80 80
2005 61 61
2004 69 69
2003 82 82
2002 88 88
2001 93 93
2000 98 98
1999 109 109
1998 117 117
1997 131 131
1996 142 142
1995 233 233
1994 262 262
1993 252 252
1992 205 205
1991 198 198
1990 178 178
1989 194 194
1988 180 180
1987 151 151
1986 160 160
1985 156 156
1984 162 162
1983 168 168
1982 192 192
1981 186 186
1980 186 186
1979 169 169
1978 202 202
1977 385 385
1976 161 161
1975 90 90
1974 103 103
1973 92 92
1972 81 81
1971 98 98
1970 39 39
1969 47 47
1968 49 49
1967 46 46
1966 27 27
1965 33 33
1964 33 33
1963 25 25
1962 35 35
1961 35 35
1960 27 27
1959 14 14
1958 23 23
1957 9 9
1956 6 6
1955 7 7
1954 15 15
1953 8 8
1952 15 15
1951 10 10
1950 7 7
1949 8 8
1948 14 14
1947 11 11
1945 7 7
1938 13 13
1934 7 7
1933 6 6
1931 8 8
1929 8 8
1928 6 6
1927 6 6
1926 10 10
1925 10 10
1924 8 8
1923 10 10
1922 8 8
1921 8 8
1920 9 9
1919 12 12
1918 7 7
1917 11 11
1916 8 8
1915 8 8
1913 7 7
1912 9 9
1911 7 7
1910 10 10
1908 5 5
1907 9 9
1906 8 8
1905 5 5
1903 5 5
1901 6 6
1900 8 8
1899 6 6
1898 6 6
1897 5 5
1896 6 6
1895 5 5
1894 7 7
1892 5 5
1891 8 8
1890 6 6
1888 7 7
1886 6 6
1884 5 5
1882 6 6

Top States for Salina (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 5
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