Rising since 1985, #130 for girls today.
Popularity of Alina since 1892
Babies named Alina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 16 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 18 |
| 1920s | 33 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 43 |
| 1950s | 100 |
| 1960s | 491 |
| 1970s | 1,185 |
| 1980s | 1,851 |
| 1990s | 4,302 |
| 2000s | 9,604 |
| 2010s | 15,599 |
| 2020s | 12,138 |
Meaning & origin
Alina has seen steady growth in the United States since the mid-1980s, rising in popularity to reach a rank of 130 in 2025, its peak year to date. The name's diverse origins in Slavic and Arabic cultures contribute to its broad appeal. In 2025, approximately 1 in 729 baby girls received the name, reflecting its position as a modern favorite. States such as Hawaii, Washington D.C., and North Dakota show the highest concentrations of babies named Alina, indicating particular regional popularity. The name's trajectory has been consistently rising since 1985, a trend that shows no sign of slowing. Alina first appeared in U.S. records in 1892, but only gained significant use in recent decades.
Alina has multiple origins. In Slavic languages it is often considered a short form of names ending in -alina, such as Adelina or Paulina, and sometimes linked to the Slavic word 'al' meaning 'bright' or 'beautiful'. In Arabic, 'Alina' (عليﻧا) can mean 'noble' or 'illustrious'. The name has been used across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century.
Where Alina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Alina” around the world
Where Alina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
170
babies in 2024
Ireland
12
babies in 2025
New Zealand
21
babies in 2025
Quebec
25
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Lina, Allie
Sibling names for Alina
Names that share Alina's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Mila, Sofia, Lena, Nina, Elena, Alica, Jania, Makena, Mina, Arica, Celena, Devina, Enedina, Malina, Melena, Nailea, Adeena, Adna, Adrena, Alinda, Arena, Cerena, Dalina, Elita, Elona, Helina, Jalina, Kaliana, Larena, Larina, Leira, Maleena, Mikaya, Oksana, Rainah, Saleena, Shina, Tanea, Tannia, Tomara, Vianka, Yashira, Alaiza, Alera, Alitza, Alnisa, Amiera, Amika, Arnika, Dalexa, Elinda, Ellina, Ereka, Jaleena, Jasma, Kasara, Kelina, Layliana, Lenae, Molina, Nazari, Nohelia, Omaria, Seleena, Shyana, Solina, Taleyah, Taliana, Tamina, Torina, Yalena, Yanel, Zelina, Allona, Syrina, Ailanie, Alinea, Alnita, Andora, Batina, Belina, Elliona, Jecenia, Jiyana, Kamina, Labrina, Lianah, Livana, Masina, Millena, Nahara, Natallia, Navira, Solyana, Taiyana, Tiyona, Unika, Valina, Velina, Venera, Yalexa, Yalina, Zanita
Brothers: Milan, Leo, Luca, Oscar, Felix, Raheen, Eldar, Eldor, Nekoda, Tyrae, Yaziel, Alian, Andric, Dishon
Names like Alina
Names whose popularity has moved with Alina's over the last 50 years.
