Declining since 2015, #4,661 for girls today.
Popularity of Alynna since 1990
Babies named Alynna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 75 |
| 2000s | 316 |
| 2010s | 430 |
| 2020s | 205 |
Meaning & origin
Alynna is a modern, uncommon name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1990. It reached its peak rank of 4661 in 2015, with an estimated 1 in 55,423 newborn girls receiving the name that year. Since then, usage has been falling, reflecting a broader trend away from ornate respellings of established names. The name has been most popular in California and Texas, states with large, diverse populations where creative naming is common. While its exact etymology is uncertain, Alynna fits a pattern of feminine names ending in -na that rose in the late 20th century, blending familiarity with a distinctive spelling. Its similarity to names like Alina and Alanna gives it a soft, approachable sound without being overly common.
Alynna is a modern English coinage, likely a respelling or elaboration of the name Alina. Alina itself has multiple possible origins, including a short form of names ending in -alina (e.g., Adelina from Germanic adal 'noble'), or from the Greek word helene meaning 'torch' or 'light'. Alynna emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend toward feminized, melodious names with double consonants and a final -a.
Where Alynna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Allie, Lyn, Lynna, Ali
Sibling names for Alynna
Names that share Alynna's style, for a brother or sister.
