MallowbyNames

Solina

soh-LEE-nah · Probably a modern feminine elaboration of the name Sol, meaning 'sun' in Spanish, or a variant of Solana, meaning 'sunshine' or 'south wind'.

2025 rank (girls)
#6,116
Babies named in 2025
19
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 84,593 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2012

Rising since 2012, #6,116 for girls today.

Popularity of Solina since 1973

Babies named Solina per year in U.S. Social Security records.

61319198020002020Most births 2025Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s5
1980s38
1990s29
2000s27
2010s35
2020s65

Meaning & origin

Solina is a modern feminine name that has been gently rising in use since 2012. First recorded in 1973, it remained a rarity for decades, but by 2025 it reached its peak rank of 6,116th in the U.S., with an incidence of about 1 in 84,593 newborns. The name's sunny, melodic sound likely draws from the Spanish word for sun, making it appealing to parents seeking a name that feels both contemporary and warm. Its trajectory suggests it may continue to gain favor, though it remains uncommon enough to feel distinctive.

Solina appears to be a modern coinage, likely derived from the Spanish word 'sol' (sun) combined with the feminine suffix '-ina'. It may also be a variant of the Spanish name Solana, meaning 'sunshine' or 'south wind'. The name first entered U.S. records in 1973 but remained very rare until the 2010s, when it began a steady rise in usage.

Solina” around the world

Where Solina 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: Soli, Lina, Solly

Variants: Solana

Sibling names for Solina

Names that share Solina's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Luna, Stella, Nova, Alina, Selena

Brothers: Mateo, Luca, Elio, Soren, Felix

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Solina mean?
Solina is likely a modern elaboration of Sol, meaning 'sun' in Spanish, or a variant of Solana, meaning 'sunshine' or 'south wind'.
How popular is the name Solina?
As of 2025, Solina ranked 6,116th in the U.S., with approximately 1 in 84,593 newborns given the name. It has been rising in popularity since 2012 and reached its peak rank in 2025.
Is Solina a boy or girl name?
Solina is used almost exclusively for girls.