Kalina Girl

Popularity: #820 · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkah-LEE-nah / kəˈliːnə

Slavic; Latin

Meaning

Slavic: 'flower'; Latin: 'pure'

Historical & Cultural Background

Kalina is a name of Slavic origin, often associated with the viburnum plant, which is known for its beautiful flowers. In Slavic cultures, the name symbolizes beauty and nature. The name has also been adopted in various forms in Latin-speaking countries, where it conveys a sense of purity. It is relatively popular in Eastern European countries.

Trend Summary

Kalina has seen moderate popularity in the U.S. in recent years, particularly among parents seeking unique names.

Similar Names

KarinaSelinaAlinaMarinaKatrinaLinaKiraZina

Variants

  • Kalinka
  • Kalin

International Variants

  • Kalina (Bulgarian)
  • Kalina (Polish)
  • Kalina (Russian)

Famous people named Kalina

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Fictional characters named Kalina

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Sibling Suggestions

ElenaMiraSofiaTaliaLenaNina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kalina was first seen in the United States in 1962. Kalina has ranked as high as #1201 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California, Florida, New York, Texas, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Kalina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kalina (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 18
23%
TX 15
19%
PA 12
16%
FL 8
10%
NY 7
9%
IL 6
8%
OH 6
8%
NC 5
6%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19626
19695
19728
19735
197412
19758
197611
197713
197812
197910
198017
198115
198222
198348
198424
198535
198632
198735
198846
198937
199046
199137
199246
199364
199458
199563
199659
199766
199873
199978
200081
200196
2002101
2003112
2004111
2005112
2006128
2007129
2008116
2009127
2010116
2011123
2012115
2013120
2014130
2015113
2016139
2017147
2018149
2019171
2020163
2021140
2022133
2023159
2024130