Alina
Alina is a girls' name of Slavic origin meaning “noble, bright, beautiful.” It ranked #130 in the United States in 2025. A name found across Slavic, Arabic, and Romance language traditions, derived either from Germanic 'adel' (noble) or…
how do you pronounce Alina?
ah-LEE-nah
Hear it spoken aloud with our AI pronunciation tool.
what does Alina mean?
The name Alina means “noble, bright, beautiful.” It comes from the Slavic language tradition.
A name found across Slavic, Arabic, and Romance language traditions, derived either from Germanic 'adel' (noble) or considered a short form of names like Adelina or Albina. It is especially popular in Eastern Europe, Russia, and the Middle East.
where does the name Alina come from?
Alina traces to several unconnected roots depending on where it is used, and Wikipedia does not resolve them into one. It may be a Latinate form of Aline, itself a short form of Adeline, meaning noble; in Scotland it has served as a feminine of Alistair; and as an anglicization of the Scottish Gaelic àlainn, it means beautiful. Wikipedia notes it is sometimes also treated as a form of Helen, meaning to shine, and that in some instances it may have Arabic origins.
the history of Alina
Wikipedia records Alina as one of the ten most popular girls' names in Switzerland, and among the top fifty in Finland, Norway, Germany, Austria and Pakistan, as of 2020 — a spread that reflects how many separate language traditions converge on the same spelling.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #130 |
| 2024 | #136 |
| 2023 | #150 |
| 2022 | #133 |
| 2021 | #135 |
| 2020 | #170 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Alina?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Alina?
- Alina Zagitova (figure skater)
- Alina Starkov (Shadow and Bone character)
what names go well with Alina?
Sibling names that share Alina's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
love Alina? get 10 more names curated for your family.
Popularity rankings and meanings are just the starting point. Our AI consultant finds names that match your heritage, style, and what matters most to you.
Completely free. No credit card required.
start free consultation