Girl
Alina
bright, beautiful
About Alina
Graceful and internationally beloved, Alina bridges multiple cultures with effortless ease. This name appears across European, Arabic, and Slavic traditions, making it wonderfully versatile for multicultural families. Alina has a light, lyrical quality that feels inherently feminine and elegant without being overly decorative. The name's simplicity in spelling and pronunciation makes it practical while its beauty makes it special. Alina has enjoyed growing popularity in recent years, indicating widespread appreciation while not yet reaching overused status. The name suggests refinement and gentleness, conjuring images of grace and kindness. Its three syllables provide substance without complexity, striking that perfect middle ground. Alina works beautifully across all ages, from an adorable child to a distinguished professional. The name pairs well with various middle names and surnames, offering flexibility in creating harmonious combinations. Parents selecting Alina are choosing something internationally recognized yet distinctive, practical yet beautiful—a name that serves their daughter well regardless of where life takes her geographically or professionally.
Popularity of the Name Alina
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | #978 | ||||
| 1977 | #979 | ||||
| 1979 | #912 | ||||
| 1980 | #977 | ||||
| 1981 | #991 | ||||
| 1982 | #919 | ||||
| 1983 | #981 | ||||
| 1985 | #863 | ||||
| 1986 | #873 | ||||
| 1987 | #846 | ||||
| 1988 | #762 | ||||
| 1989 | #702 | ||||
| 1990 | #663 | ||||
| 1991 | #622 | #854 | |||
| 1992 | #638 | #632 | |||
| 1993 | #626 | #698 | |||
| 1994 | #561 | #682 | |||
| 1995 | #503 | #585 | |||
| 1996 | #560 | #689 | |||
| 1997 | #477 | #460 | #628 | ||
| 1998 | #495 | #541 | #561 | ||
| 1999 | #485 | #509 | #442 | #532 | |
| 2000 | #466 | #465 | #546 | #556 | |
| 2001 | #485 | #468 | #444 | #551 | |
| 2002 | #433 | #408 | #628 | #529 | |
| 2003 | #397 | #381 | #365 | #463 | |
| 2004 | #394 | #328 | #427 | ||
| 2005 | #389 | #332 | #463 | #305 | |
| 2006 | #354 | #371 | #466 | #317 | |
| 2007 | #194 | #360 | #394 | #853 | #293 |
| 2008 | #247 | #357 | #384 | #336 | |
| 2009 | #249 | #347 | #316 | #273 | |
| 2010 | #265 | #403 | #324 | #394 | #269 |
| 2011 | #267 | #339 | #439 | #264 | |
| 2012 | #271 | #416 | #394 | #414 | #277 |
| 2013 | #252 | #333 | #656 | #276 | |
| 2014 | #193 | #364 | #298 | #536 | #278 |
| 2015 | #173 | #358 | #369 | #318 | #212 |
| 2016 | #178 | #319 | #424 | #228 | |
| 2017 | #187 | #326 | #320 | #474 | #188 |
| 2018 | #157 | #349 | #256 | #408 | #153 |
| 2019 | #156 | #285 | #251 | #608 | #165 |
| 2020 | #170 | #318 | #293 | #606 | #196 |
| 2021 | #135 | #278 | #201 | #508 | #152 |
| 2022 | #133 | #249 | #201 | #416 | #126 |
| 2023 | #150 | #271 | #278 | #545 | #149 |
| 2024 | #136 | #271 | #188 | #549 | #128 |
| 2025 | #130 | #236 | #186 | #328 | #104 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Alina
Names Similar to Alina
Nicknames for Alina
- Ali
- Lina
- Allie
- Lin
- Nina
Famous People Named Alina
| Alina Cojocaru | Romanian ballet dancer |
| Alina Kabaeva | Russian Olympic rhythmic gymnast |
| Alina Zagitova | Russian Olympic figure skater |
| Alina Ibragimova | Russian-British violinist |
| Alina Szapocznikow | Polish sculptor |
| Alina Fernández | Cuban dissident and writer |
| Alina Marazzi | Italian filmmaker |
| Alina Mungiu-Pippidi | Romanian political scientist |
| Alina Moine | Argentine sports journalist |
| Alina Pienkowska | Polish actress |
| Alina Garciamendez | Mexican-American soccer player |
| Alina Jidkova | Russian professional tennis player |
| Alina Pash | Belarusian singer-songwriter |
| Alina Schiau | Romanian fashion model |
| Alina Astafei | Romanian handball player |
| Alina Rotaru | Romanian concert pianist |
| Alina Somova | Russian ballet dancer |
| Alina Churikova | Russian actress |
| Alina Levshin | German actress |
| Alina Dikhtiar | Ukrainian journalist |
Characters Named Alina
| Alina Starkov | from the "Grisha" trilogy by Leigh Bardugo |
| Alina Talikova | from the movie "Hardcore Henry" |
| Alina Kuznetsova | from the TV series "Orphan Black" |
| Alina Duarte | from the TV series "The Bureau of Magical Things" |
| Alina Popa | from the video game "Dead by Daylight" |
| Alina Yelizarova | from the TV series "Violetta" |
| Alina Patel | from the TV series "The Mindy Project" |
| Alina de Luca | from the video game "Mafia III" |
| Alina Gray | from the TV series "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Alina Thompson | from the TV series "Lost Girl" |
| Alina Herrero | from the TV series "La Casa de Papel" |
| Alina Rin | from the anime series "Witch Hunter Robin" |
| Alina Turner | from the TV series "Murdoch Mysteries" |
| Alina Belova | from the comic book series "Black Widow" |
| Alina Morgan | from the TV series "Eureka" |
| Alina Adams | from the TV series "General Hospital" |
| Alina Avery | from the TV series "The Fosters" |