Alina: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced uh-LEE-nuh · 3 syllables
Alina means “bright, beautiful”, from Slavic.
Borrowed from Italian Alina, or a Latinate form of French Aline, ultimately from diminutives of the same Germanic name Adela, Adele.
- Meaning
- bright, beautiful
- Origin
- Slavic
- Pronunciation
- uh-LEE-nuh
- US rank (2025)
- #130
- US babies a year
- about 2,087 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Alina?
Alina was the #130 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,204 babies. It’s rising: up 44% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #130 |
| England & Wales | #304 |
| Scotland | #765 |
| Ireland | #328 |
| France | #330 |
| Norway | #146 |
| Canada | #130 |
| Australia | #112 |
How old are people named Alina?
Half of US adults named Alina are older than 26; most are between 18 and 54. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Alina
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Alina have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Alina
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Questions about Alina
What does the name Alina mean?
Alina means “bright, beautiful”. It comes from Slavic.
How do you pronounce Alina?
Alina is pronounced uh-LEE-nuh.
How popular is the name Alina?
Alina was the #130 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,204 babies. It’s rising: up 44% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Alina?
Half of US adults named Alina are older than 26. Most are between 18 and 54.