Kalina

Kalina - A very unique female name

Kalina appeared on the charts for the first time in 1983 on position #2999. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kalina and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kalina? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kalina. The baby girl name Kalina was given to 91 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1497 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 14,324 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kalina peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 1344.

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Kalina is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kalina is currently topping the baby name charts in Nevada at position #562 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,516.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kalina is where you live.

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Kalina origin and meaning

Slavic

'Guelder rose' — from kalina, the viburnum berry shrub, in Bulgarian, Polish and other Slavic languages

Kalina is a nature name across Slavic Europe, drawn from the red-berried guelder rose, a plant rich in folklore and song there. It has had steady low American use since 1983. Botanical, lyrical and unmistakably Slavic, it is now gently falling from a small 2023 peak.

Attested etymology

Kalina is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Kalina, pop culture references for the name Kalina and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kalina

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kalina, sorted by popularity.

Kaylin / Kehlani / Kaelyn / Kailyn / Kailani / Kaylani / Kaylynn / Kaylyn / Kalani / Kalyn /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Kalina

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kalina a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kalina?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

kah-LEE-nah · /kəˈliːnə/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Kallina — Occasional double-l respelling

Nicknames: LinaKali

Famous bearers

• Princess Kalina of Bulgaria — Bulgarian royal, daughter of Simeon II (b. 1972) Contemporary

Style

InternationalNature

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Kalina for a floral name with real folklore behind it — softer than Rose-family names and rare in America.

Worth knowing

• Will be misheard as Karina, Kalinda or Catalina.
• The berry meaning needs sharing — it is not self-evident in English.