Rising since 1997, #4,661 for girls today.
Popularity of Calina since 1976
Babies named Calina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 80 |
| 1990s | 94 |
| 2000s | 152 |
| 2010s | 259 |
| 2020s | 184 |
Meaning & origin
Calina first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1976, a relatively modern entrant among girl names. Its rank of 4,661 (as of 2025) places it in rare use territory, with approximately 1 in 55,423 newborn girls receiving the name. The name saw its peak popularity in 2018, and its trajectory has been gradually rising since 1997. Calina's origins are unclear, possibly a respelling of Calina (from Latin for 'lily') or a creative variation of names like Catalina. It has not been recorded among any top states, suggesting its appeal is spread broadly rather than concentrated geographically. Parents drawn to soft, melodic names like Lina, Mira, or Selah often find Calina appealing for its feminine sound and distinctive spelling.
Calina first appeared in U.S. records in 1976. It may be a respelling of Calina, itself derived from the Latin 'calina' for 'lily', or a modern invention influenced by names like Catalina or Kalina. Its use has slowly risen since the late 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lina, Cali
Sibling names for Calina
Names that share Calina's style, for a brother or sister.
