Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Jelina since 1988
Babies named Jelina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 96 |
| 2010s | 86 |
| 2020s | 36 |
Meaning & origin
Jelina is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. records in 1988. As of 2025, it ranked 13,208th with a usage rate of approximately 1 in 267,878 female births. Its peak popularity came in 2009, after which it has seen a stable but low usage. The name is a creative formation, likely drawing from the popular -ina suffix, and does not have deep historical roots. It appeals to parents seeking a distinctive, melodic name that feels familiar yet uncommon.
Jelina appears in the United States from the late 20th century, likely as a variant of Jelena (a Slavic form of Helen) or a creative respelling of Selina. The name follows a pattern of similar-sounding names ending in -ina, such as Angelina or Karina. Its formation as a modern coinage reflects a preference for melodic, feminine-sounding names without a single clear historical etymology.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jeli, Lina
Sibling names for Jelina
Names that share Jelina's style, for a brother or sister.
