Rising since 2013, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Yalina since 2007
Babies named Yalina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 42 |
| 2020s | 64 |
Meaning & origin
Yalina is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 2007. Its recent rise is notable: since 2013 it has moved steadily upward, reaching a rank of 6,838 in 2025, with 1 in 100,454 newborns receiving the name. New York is the top state for Yalina, reflecting its concentration in a diverse, trend-aware population. While its etymology is uncertain, the name fits a pattern of melodic, feminine coinages that blend familiar sounds (Yara, Alina) into something fresh. No traditional roots anchor it, which for some parents is a draw: Yalina feels contemporary and distinctive without being unfamiliar.
Yalina appears to be a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2007. It may be a blend of sounds from names like Yara or Alina, or a respelling of the Spanish name Yalena. Its usage has been rising steadily since 2013, suggesting it emerged as a fashionable invention rather than from a traditional source.
Where Yalina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Yalina” around the world
Where Yalina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yali, Lina
Variants: Yalena
Sibling names for Yalina
Names that share Yalina's style, for a brother or sister.
