Holding steady, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Kalyna since 1993
Babies named Kalyna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2004, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kalyna's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 103 |
| 2010s | 82 |
| 2020s | 57 |
Meaning & origin
Kalyna is a rare and modern given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1993. According to the most recent data from 2025, it ranked 7,491 with an incidence of about 1 in 114,805 births, marking its peak year so far. Its trajectory has been stable, indicating consistent but low-level usage. The name is likely derived from the Ukrainian word for the viburnum shrub, a plant rich in cultural significance. As a nature-inspired name with Slavic roots, Kalyna fits a pattern of modern coinages that draw on heritage or botanical terms. While not common, its gentle sound and floral association may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name for their daughter.
Kalyna is a name of uncertain origin, most likely derived from the Ukrainian word 'kalyna' (калина), referring to the viburnum or guelder rose shrub. The plant is a national symbol in Ukraine, representing beauty and renewal. As a given name, Kalyna began appearing in the United States in the 1990s, likely as a modern coinage inspired by Ukrainian heritage or nature names. It remains rare but has seen a gradual increase in use.
“Kalyna” around the world
Where Kalyna 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: Kal, Lyna, Kali
Sibling names for Kalyna
Names that share Kalyna's style, for a brother or sister.
