Holding steady, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Alynah since 2001
Babies named Alynah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 97 |
| 2010s | 119 |
| 2020s | 31 |
Meaning & origin
Alynah is a modern spelling of Alina, first recorded in the United States in 2001. Its popularity peaked in 2007, and as of 2025 it ranks 10,107, with about 1 in 178,585 newborn girls receiving the name. The trajectory has remained stable in recent years, indicating steady but low usage. Alynah fits a broader trend of names ending in '-ah' or using 'y' to create a distinctive look. While the name does not appear in any top state lists, it has seen consistent use in the 2000s and 2010s. Its sound aligns with popular names like Eliana and Alina, appealing to parents seeking a feminine, melodic name with a modern twist.
Alynah is a contemporary respelling of Alina, a name with multiple possible roots. Alina emerged as a given name in the 19th century, possibly from a Greek word for 'light' or as a short form of names ending in -alina, such as Adelina, which has Germanic origins meaning 'noble'. The spelling Alynah reflects a modern trend of substituting 'y' and 'h' for stylistic effect.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Lina, Nah
Sibling names for Alynah
Names that share Alynah's style, for a brother or sister.
