Declining since 2021, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Abelina since 1894
Babies named Abelina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Abelina's real moment was 1894.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 67 |
| 1930s | 62 |
| 1940s | 31 |
| 1950s | 40 |
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 66 |
| 1990s | 67 |
| 2000s | 73 |
| 2010s | 56 |
| 2020s | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Abelina is a delicate and unusual feminine form of Abel, first recorded in the United States in 1894. Its rarest peak? That same year, 1894, when it was most popular among a very small number of births. Today, the name has fallen since 2021, and with a 1-in-178,585 incidence, it remains an exceptional choice. Abelina's trajectory is clearly downward, but its vintage charm may appeal to parents seeking something both traditional and uncommon. Though not tied to any top states, the name carries the soft, melodic quality typical of Spanish and Italian diminutives.
Abelina is a feminine diminutive of Abel, which comes from the Hebrew name Hevel, meaning 'breath' or 'vapor.' The name Abel appears in the Old Testament as the second son of Adam and Eve. In Spanish and Italian naming traditions, the suffix -ina is added to create a feminine form, giving Abelina the sense of 'little Abel.' The name has been used since at least the 19th century but remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abi, Lina, Abe
Sibling names for Abelina
Names that share Abelina's style, for a brother or sister.
