Declining since 2022, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Olina since 1979
Babies named Olina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 149 |
| 2020s | 103 |
Meaning & origin
Olina is a rare and gentle name of uncertain but likely Hawaiian origin, possibly meaning 'joy'. It first entered U.S. records in 1979 but has never been common. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when it ranked highest, but since then its usage has declined. In 2023, only about 1 in 123,636 newborns were named Olina, placing it at rank 7,885. The name has not been associated with any single state or cultural group, reflecting its scattered modern use. Olina bears a melodic, feminine sound that fits alongside other Hawaiian-inspired names like Leilani and Malia, yet remains distinctive due to its rarity.
Olina may be a Hawaiian name derived from 'oli' meaning 'joy' or 'song'. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Alina, a name with roots in Greek (meaning 'light') or Old German (meaning 'noble'). In modern usage, Olina is relatively rare and appears in various cultures as a feminine given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Oli, Lina, Ollie
Sibling names for Olina
Names that share Olina's style, for a brother or sister.
