Kalina Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkah-LEE-nah / kəˈliːnəSlavic; 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
Variants
- Kalinka
- Kalin
International Variants
- Kalina (Bulgarian)
- Kalina (Polish)
- Kalina (Russian)
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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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 18 | |
TX | 15 | |
PA | 12 | |
FL | 8 | |
NY | 7 | |
IL | 6 | |
OH | 6 | |
NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1962 | 6 |
1969 | 5 |
1972 | 8 |
1973 | 5 |
1974 | 12 |
1975 | 8 |
1976 | 11 |
1977 | 13 |
1978 | 12 |
1979 | 10 |
1980 | 17 |
1981 | 15 |
1982 | 22 |
1983 | 48 |
1984 | 24 |
1985 | 35 |
1986 | 32 |
1987 | 35 |
1988 | 46 |
1989 | 37 |
1990 | 46 |
1991 | 37 |
1992 | 46 |
1993 | 64 |
1994 | 58 |
1995 | 63 |
1996 | 59 |
1997 | 66 |
1998 | 73 |
1999 | 78 |
2000 | 81 |
2001 | 96 |
2002 | 101 |
2003 | 112 |
2004 | 111 |
2005 | 112 |
2006 | 128 |
2007 | 129 |
2008 | 116 |
2009 | 127 |
2010 | 116 |
2011 | 123 |
2012 | 115 |
2013 | 120 |
2014 | 130 |
2015 | 113 |
2016 | 139 |
2017 | 147 |
2018 | 149 |
2019 | 171 |
2020 | 163 |
2021 | 140 |
2022 | 133 |
2023 | 159 |
2024 | 130 |