Rising since 2002, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Ellina since 1995
Babies named Ellina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 131 |
| 2020s | 102 |
Meaning & origin
Ellina entered U.S. baby name records in 1995 and has been climbing steadily in usage since 2002. It peaked in popularity in 2021, and as of 2025 sits at rank 6,546 with roughly 1 in 94,545 newborns receiving the name. The name is a modern elaboration of the classic Elena or Helen, drawing on familiar sounds from names like Alina and Lina. Its rise reflects a broader trend toward soft, feminine names ending in 'ina' or 'ena'. Though not yet among the most common names, Ellina's consistent upward trajectory suggests it has found a niche among parents seeking a name that feels both recognizable and distinctive.
Ellina is a modern English name, likely a variant of Elena or Helen, which derive from the Greek Helene, possibly meaning 'torch' or 'light'. It also appears as a Swedish diminutive of Elisabet. The name has been used in the United States since the mid-1990s, rising in popularity from 2002 onward.
“Ellina” around the world
Where Ellina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Elli, Lina, Ellie
Sibling names for Ellina
Names that share Ellina's style, for a brother or sister.
