Alina Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Alina Starkov is a well-known character in Leigh Bardugo’s “Shadow and Bone” series, which has also been adapted into a popular Netflix series.

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A Deep Dive

Alina Overview

Meaning

Noble, bright, beautiful, truth, light, delicate

Gender

Girl

Origin

Romanian, Slavic, German, Greek, Arabic

Etymology

Originated from the Greek name “Helenē” meaning “light” or “bright”.

Religion

Islam

Pronunciation

/əˈliː.nə/

Popularity

Alina is widely loved in many European countries and has a growing presence in other parts of the world. In the USA, it ranked within the top 150 names for girls in 2023.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Exotic, Modern, Aesthetic, Cute

Associated Traits

Elegant, compassionate, artistic, serene

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often linked to qualities of light and beauty in various cultural traditions.

Name Day

April 20 (Polish)
A Deep Dive

Alina Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Alena, Elina, Aleena, Aliena, Alinna

Common Nicknames

Ali, Lina, Allie, Ina, Lini

Diminutives

Ali, Lili, Aline, Nina

Famous People

  • Alina Kabaeva
    (Russian Rhythmic Gymnast)
  • Alina Zagitova
    (Russian Figure Skater)
  • Alina Baraz
    (American Singer)
  • Alina Cojocaru
    (Romanian Ballet Dancer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Alina Starkov
    ("Shadow and Bone," 2021 TV Series)
  • "Alina's Dream"
    (Novel)
  • Alina Baraz
    ("The Color of You," 2018 Album)
  • Alina Ivanov
    ("Alina's Quest," 2020 Video Game)

What Is the Meaning of Alina?

Alina – Sunshine in a name! That’s Alina, meaning “bright” or “beautiful.” People with this name tend to light up a room with their elegance and charm.

What Is the Origin of The Name Alina?

The name Alina has diverse origins, including Greek, Slavic, and Germanic roots. It is derived from the Greek word “helene,” meaning “bright,” and has variations in several languages, such as “Aline” in French and “Alena” in Slavic countries.

Alina Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Alina in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1352021#1322022#1502023
Top 3 Rankings#1322022#1352021#1502023

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Alina

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023150
(-18 from 2022)
1895
(-225 from 2022)
0.10834
2022132
(+3 from 2021)
2120
(+95 from 2021)
0.11823
2021135
(+35 from 2020)
2025
(+328 from 2020)
0.11303
2020170
(-14 from 2019)
1697
(-134 from 2019)
0.09600
2019156
(+2 from 2018)
1831
(+33 from 2018)
0.09979
2018158
(+28 from 2017)
1798
(+139 from 2017)
0.09668
2017186
(-8 from 2016)
1659
(-164 from 2016)
0.08782
2016178
(-5 from 2015)
1823
(-34 from 2015)
0.09417
2015173
(+20 from 2014)
1857
(+144 from 2014)
0.09519
2014193
(+59 from 2013)
1713
(+450 from 2013)
0.08756
2013252
(+19 from 2012)
1263
(+62 from 2012)
0.06552
2012271
(-4 from 2011)
1201
(-9 from 2011)
0.06192
2011267
(-2 from 2010)
1210
(-29 from 2010)
0.06245
2010265
(-16 from 2009)
1239
(-82 from 2009)
0.06319
2009249
(-2 from 2008)
1321
(-86 from 2008)
0.06523
2008247
(-53 from 2007)
1407
(-330 from 2007)
0.06755
2007194
(+160 from 2006)
1737
(+804 from 2006)
0.08207
2006354
(+35 from 2005)
933
(+124 from 2005)
0.04463
2005389
(+5 from 2004)
809
(+20 from 2004)
0.03986
2004394
(+3 from 2003)
789
(+21 from 2003)
0.03910
2003397
(+36 from 2002)
768
(+98 from 2002)
0.03828
2002433
(+52 from 2001)
670
(+96 from 2001)
0.03392
2001485
(-19 from 2000)
574
(-21 from 2000)
0.02898
2000466
(+19 from 1999)
595
(+61 from 1999)
0.02981
1999485
(+10 from 1998)
534
(+22 from 1998)
0.02743
1998495
(-18 from 1997)
512
(-16 from 1997)
0.02641
1997477
(+83 from 1996)
528
(+111 from 1996)
0.02765
1996560
(-57 from 1995)
417
(-71 from 1995)
0.02175
1995503
(+58 from 1994)
488
(+68 from 1994)
0.02540
1994561
(+65 from 1993)
420
(+59 from 1993)
0.02155
1993626
(+12 from 1992)
361
(+8 from 1992)
0.01831
1992638
(-16 from 1991)
353
(-10 from 1991)
0.01761
1991622
(+42 from 1990)
363
(+37 from 1990)
0.01785
1990664
(+39 from 1989)
326
(+45 from 1989)
0.01587
1989703
(+59 from 1988)
281
(+36 from 1988)
0.01411
1988762
(+84 from 1987)
245
(+41 from 1987)
0.01274
1987846
(+27 from 1986)
204
(+14 from 1986)
0.01088
1986873
(-10 from 1985)
190
(+5 from 1985)
0.01030
1985863
(+188 from 1984)
185
(+51 from 1984)
0.01002
19841051
(-70 from 1983)
134
(-15 from 1983)
0.00743
1983981
(-62 from 1982)
149
(-15 from 1982)
0.00833
1982919
(+69 from 1981)
164
(+16 from 1981)
0.00904
1981988
(-11 from 1980)
148
(-4 from 1980)
0.00828
1980977
(-65 from 1979)
152
(-10 from 1979)
0.00854
1979912
(+89 from 1978)
162
(+26 from 1978)
0.00940
19781001
(-22 from 1977)
136
(-4 from 1977)
0.00827
1977979
(+138 from 1976)
140
(+33 from 1976)
0.00851
19761117
(-138 from 1975)
107
(-19 from 1975)
0.00681
1975979
(+103 from 1974)
126
(+18 from 1974)
0.00807
19741082
(+38 from 1973)
108
(+8 from 1973)
0.00690
19731120
(+84 from 1972)
100
(+11 from 1972)
0.00643
19721204
(-170 from 1971)
89
(-30 from 1971)
0.00552
19711034
(+134 from 1970)
119
(+20 from 1970)
0.00679
19701168
(+82 from 1969)
99
(+19 from 1969)
0.00540
19691250
(+136 from 1968)
80
(+15 from 1968)
0.00454
19681386
(-70 from 1967)
65
(-4 from 1967)
0.00380
19671316
(+199 from 1966)
69
(+15 from 1966)
0.00402
19661515
(+12 from 1965)
54
(+1 from 1965)
0.00308
19651527
(+31 from 1964)
53
No change from 1964
0.00290
19641558
(+336 from 1963)
53
(+15 from 1963)
0.00271
19631894
(+369 from 1962)
38
(+10 from 1962)
0.00191
19622263
(-146 from 1961)
28
(-3 from 1961)
0.00138
19612117
(+614 from 1960)
31
(+11 from 1960)
0.00149
19602731
(+524 from 1959)
20
(+6 from 1959)
0.00096
19593255
(+493 from 1958)
14
(+3 from 1958)
0.00067
19583748
(-439 from 1957)
11
(-2 from 1957)
0.00053
19573309
(-779 from 1956)
13
(-7 from 1956)
0.00062
19562530
(+441 from 1955)
20
(+5 from 1955)
0.00097
19552971
(+746 from 1954)
15
(+5 from 1954)
0.00075
19543717
(+510 from 1953)
10
(+2 from 1953)
0.00050
19534227
(-513 from 1951)
8
(-1 from 1951)
0.00041
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19513714
(-103 from 1949)
9
No change from 1949
0.00049
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19493611
(+271 from 1948)
9
(+1 from 1948)
0.00051
19483882
(+882 from 1947)
8
(+2 from 1947)
0.00046
19474764
(-770 from 1946)
6
(-1 from 1946)
0.00033
19463994
(-318 from 1945)
7
No change from 1945
0.00043
19453676
(+278 from 1941)
7
(+1 from 1941)
0.00052
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19413954
(-504 from 1938)
6
(-1 from 1938)
0.00048
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19383450
(+603 from 1929)
7
(+1 from 1929)
0.00061
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19294053
(-489 from 1926)
6
(-2 from 1926)
0.00052
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19263564
(+1409 from 1925)
8
(+3 from 1925)
0.00065
19254973
(+37 from 1922)
5
No change from 1922
0.00040
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19225010
(-1610 from 1921)
5
(-4 from 1921)
0.00040
19213400
(+469 from 1918)
9
(+2 from 1918)
0.00070
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19183869
(+50 from 1916)
7
(+1 from 1916)
0.00058
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19163919
(-301 from 1914)
6
(+1 from 1914)
0.00055
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19143618
(-1918 from 1898)
5
No change from 1898
0.00063
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18981700
(-274 from 1895)
5
(-1 from 1895)
0.00182
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18951426
(+24 from 1892)
6
(+1 from 1892)
0.00243
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18921450
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00222
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Alina

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#602021#532022#562023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1002021#1052022#1242023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1182021#1052022#1442023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1172021#1372022#1002023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1112021#962022#1252023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1052021#1152022#1322023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1162021#1362022#1312023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#732021#972022#1622023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1872021#1372022#2522023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2872021#1992022#2222023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1332021#1192022#1472023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1432021#1202022#1332023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2812021#3252022#4292023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2192021#1992022#2122023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1822021#1832022#1812023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1842021#1842022#1852023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1262021#1262022#1762023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2022021#1132022#2602023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1632021#3142022#2182023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#912021#612022#442023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3652021#3502022#2812023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1242021#1982022#1172023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4792021#4772022#4592023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4492021#2972022#3132023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3932021#4432022#2552023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2742021#752022#1422023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4102021#2722022#2352023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2712021#2272022#3512023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2812021#6232022#3182023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4602021#3772022#2792023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3052021#4732022#3412023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3882021#3512022#5792023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3402021#3842022#3252023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#7372021#3842022#3482023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#782021#662022#482023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4362021#2672022#3742023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2422021#2132022#3852023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3212021#2702022#3512023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1472020#1282021#842022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1342016#1502017#2162022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1882019#1402021#1392023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1192011#1962014#962015

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3982014#4692021#4632022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1872018#1452019#1472022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#762023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#872015

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3232004

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2082017

Popularity Rankings for Alina in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Estonia

Estonia flagEstonia#61996-2000#42001-2005#72006-2010

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#92020#102021#172022

Popularity in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan flagKazakhstan#132015#192016#262017

Popularity in Ukraine (Lviv)

Ukraine (Lviv) flagUkraine (Lviv)#142009#132010#132011

Popularity in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina flagBosnia and Herzegovina#242020#272021#172022

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#242017

Popularity in Russia (Moscow)

Russia (Moscow) flagRussia (Moscow)#292022#282023#282024

Popularity in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan flagAzerbaijan#692021#502022#312023

Popularity in Finland

Finland flagFinland#342021#322022#412023

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#422020#382021#412022

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#442021#532022#592023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#642021#642022#832023

Popularity in Latvia

Latvia flagLatvia#781990#941995#892005

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#922022#802023

Popularity in Hungary

Hungary flagHungary#892021#852022#852023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1362020#1062021#872022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1052021#912022#932023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#1112021#1012022#1052023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#1252021#1442022#1472023

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1742008#1462014#1302015

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2042021#2022022#2752023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#2752019#3042020#2602021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#4392020#2702021#3272022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4852021#3582022#2812023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4342018#2982019

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#3012020#3102021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#5172021#4202022#5552023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Alina a Name for Boys or Girls?

Celebrating brightness and beauty through its meaning, Alina has traditionally been a girl’s name.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Alina

Alina in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Alina Kabaeva (Rhythmic Gymnast, born 1983): A Russian rhythmic gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals and is a prominent public figure in Russia.
  • Alina Zagitova (Figure Skater, born 2002): A Russian figure skater who won gold at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
  • Alina Baraz (Singer, born 1993): An American singer-songwriter known for her ethereal voice and collaborations in the electronic music genre.
  • Alina Cojocaru (Ballet Dancer, born 1981): A Romanian ballet dancer recognized for her performances with the Royal Ballet and English National Ballet.
  • Alina Văcariu (Model, born 1984): A Romanian model and actress who has appeared in numerous international campaigns.
  • Alina Morse (Entrepreneur, born 2005): An American entrepreneur and founder of Zollipops, a candy company specializing in sugar-free lollipops.
  • Alina Fernández (Author, born 1956): A Cuban-American author and the daughter of Fidel Castro, known for her memoir "Castro's Daughter."
  • Alina Pienkowska (Solidarity Activist, 1952–2002): A Polish nurse and trade union activist, co-founder of the Solidarity movement.
  • Alina Starkov ("Shadow and Bone," 2021 TV Series): A young woman discovers she has extraordinary powers and becomes the key to her war-torn world's survival.
  • "Alina's Dream" (2019 Novel): Chronicles the journey of Alina, a young artist finding her place and purpose in a rapidly changing world.
  • Alina Baraz ("The Color of You," 2018 Album): Features soulful and atmospheric songs by the American singer-songwriter Alina Baraz.
  • Alina Ivanov ("Alina's Quest," 2020 Video Game): Players follow Alina Ivanov on an epic adventure to uncover ancient artifacts and save her homeland.
  • "Alina's Song" (2021 Film): A heartwarming story of Alina, a talented musician overcoming personal struggles to share her music with the world.
  • Alina Kovalenko ("Alina's Journey," 2017 Film): The inspiring story of a young dancer navigating challenges and triumphs in the competitive world of ballet.
  • "Alina's Secret" (2020 Comic Book Series): Follows Alina, a heroine with hidden powers, as she battles dark forces threatening her realm.
  • Alina Lopez ("Alina's Adventure," 2018 TV Series): Chronicles the adventures of Alina Lopez, a daring explorer uncovering the mysteries of ancient civilizations.
  • "Alina's Melody" (2019 Album): Captures the emotional and musical journey of Alina, a rising star in the music industry.
  • Alina Petrova ("Alina's Destiny," 2016 Novel): A compelling tale of Alina Petrova, a woman discovering her family's secrets and her own path.
  • Alina Street (Beirut, Lebanon): A street in the vibrant capital city, Beirut, filled with local shops and cafes.
  • Alina Park (Krasnoyarsk, Russia): A public park offering green spaces and recreational facilities in the city of Krasnoyarsk.
  • Alina Lake (British Columbia, Canada): A serene lake located in the interior region of British Columbia.
  • Alina District (Pando, Bolivia): A district in the Amazon region, characterized by its tropical climate and biodiversity.
  • Alina Bay (Queensland, Australia): A picturesque bay on the coast of Queensland, perfect for water activities and relaxation.
  • Santa Alina Town (São Paulo, Brazil): A small town in the state of São Paulo, featuring historical architecture and local markets.
  • Alina Village (Transylvania, Romania): A quaint village in Transylvania, surrounded by beautiful landscapes and rich in folklore.

Similar Names to Alina

Sibling Names for Alina

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