Declining since 1994, #4,067 for girls today.
Popularity of Salina since 1882
Babies named Salina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 24 |
| 1890s | 54 |
| 1900s | 46 |
| 1910s | 79 |
| 1920s | 83 |
| 1930s | 34 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 114 |
| 1960s | 357 |
| 1970s | 1,420 |
| 1980s | 1,735 |
| 1990s | 1,827 |
| 2000s | 753 |
| 2010s | 470 |
| 2020s | 203 |
Meaning & origin
Salina first appeared in U.S. records in 1882 and saw its peak popularity in 1977, though its rank that year is not available. Since 1994 its trajectory has been falling. As of 2025, it stands at rank 4,067 with approximately 1 in 45,922 girls receiving the name. It has not been associated with any top states in recent data. While Salina may be a variant of the more familiar Selina, its sound and spelling give it a distinct identity. The name remains in steady but limited use, appealing to parents seeking a soft, melodic name with multiple possible origins.
Salina may be a variant of Selina, which itself is a form of Celina, from the Latin name Caelina (heavenly). Alternatively, it could be a place name derived from the Latin 'sal' (salt), referring to a salt marsh or saltworks. The name has been in use in the United States since the 19th century.
Where Salina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Salina” around the world
Where Salina 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: Sally, Lina
Sibling names for Salina
Names that share Salina's style, for a brother or sister.
