Holding steady.
Popularity of Kellina since 1978
Babies named Kellina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 39 |
| 1990s | 57 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Kellina is a modern feminine name with an air of delicate melody. It first entered U.S. birth records in 1978 and saw its highest usage in 1991, reflecting the era's fondness for elaborations of familiar names. Despite its appeal, Kellina has never broken into the top 1,000 names, and its trajectory has been stable since the 1990s, never achieving widespread popularity. The name's structure echoes other -ina endings, but its core likely ties to the Irish-rooted Kelly, lending it a subtle heritage. With no frequent top states or high one-in-N ratio, Kellina remains a rare choice, offering distinctiveness without straying far from familiar sounds.
Kellina is a modern coinage, likely formed by adding the popular feminine suffix -ina to the name Kelly or Kell. Kelly is an Irish surname turned given name, derived from the Gaelic Ó Ceallaigh meaning 'descendant of Ceallach' (war, strife). Kellina first appeared in U.S. records in 1978 and saw modest use during the 1990s, peaking in 1991. Its structure echoes fashionable names like Angelina and Karina, contributing to its appeal as a melodic feminine name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kelli, Lina, Kell
Sibling names for Kellina
Names that share Kellina's style, for a brother or sister.
