Alina

Meaning of Alina

This name means 'bright' or 'light'. It's often associated with nobility and a radiant personality.

Alina has Slavic roots — browse every Slavic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Alina

Alina is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #130 in 2025 from #466 in 2000.

Notable people named Alina

• Alina Kabaeva
  Olympic rhythmic gymnast
• Alina Baraz
  Singer-songwriter
• Alina Cho
  Journalist and news anchor
• Alina Orlova
  Lithuanian singer-songwriter
• Alina Zagitova
  Olympic figure skater

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Questions about the name Alina

What does the name Alina mean?

Alina means this name means 'bright' or 'light'. it's often associated with nobility and a radiant personality, and it comes from Slavic origins.

Is Alina a boy's or a girl's name?

Alina is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Alina?

In 2025, Alina ranked #130 for girls, up from #135 the year before.

When was Alina most popular?

Alina peaked at #130 in 2025.