Rising since 1997, #4,661 for girls today.
Popularity of Alinna since 1984
Babies named Alinna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 116 |
| 2010s | 295 |
| 2020s | 225 |
Meaning & origin
Alinna entered U.S. records in 1984, a modern invention that has slowly climbed in usage since 1997. Its rank of 4,661 in 2025 places it among uncommon names, with just 1 in 55,423 girls receiving it that year. The name reached its peak popularity in 2020, and since then its trajectory has been rising, reflecting a growing but still niche appeal. Top state usage is concentrated in California, suggesting a trend-driven adoption. Alinna fits a pattern of melodic, vowel-heavy names ending in '-inna' that have become fashionable in recent decades, though its etymology remains opaque. Parents drawn to Alinna may appreciate its soft sound and modern feel, as well as its ability to be shortened to familiar nicknames like Ali or Lina.
Alinna is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. records in 1984. It resembles names like Alina (of various origins, including Greek and Slavic) and Alanna (Irish). The name likely emerged as a fashionable combination of the popular prefix Al- with the -inna suffix, mirroring trends of the late 20th century. It has no known traditional etymology or historical roots.
Where Alinna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Lina, Nina
Sibling names for Alinna
Names that share Alinna's style, for a brother or sister.
