Elina Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Elina is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Elina?
Elina is spelled E-L-I-N-A. The name has 5 letters.
Elina at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Elina is considered a variant of the name Elena, which derives from the Greek name Helena meaning “torch” or “light.”
- Origin
- Elina may derive from the Greek name Helena, sharing the meaning “light” or “bright one.”
- Pronunciation
- eh-LEE-nah · 3 syllables
Elina Popularity in 2025
Rank#764
Recorded Births355
- Girls usage rose 23 places to #764 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Elina Mean?
Elina is considered a variant of the name Elena, which derives from the Greek name Helena meaning “torch” or “light.”
Origin: Elina may derive from the Greek name Helena, sharing the meaning “light” or “bright one.”
How Do You Pronounce Elina?
Pronunciationeh-LEE-nah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Elina?
- History
- The name Elina is used in multiple cultures and is commonly associated with Nordic and Slavic versions of Helena.
Elina Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 355 | #764 |
| 2024 | Girls | 358 | #787 |
| 2023 | Girls | 308 | #871 |
| 2022 | Girls | 327 | #854 |
| 2021 | Girls | 272 | #956 |
| 2020 | Girls | 260 | #981 |
| 2019 | Girls | 287 | #922 |
| 2018 | Girls | 261 | #999 |
| 2017 | Girls | 210 | #1,172 |
| 2016 | Girls | 246 | #1,061 |
| 2015 | Girls | 249 | #1,055 |
| 2014 | Girls | 231 | #1,104 |
| 2013 | Girls | 216 | #1,121 |
| 2012 | Girls | 210 | #1,167 |
| 2011 | Girls | 232 | #1,061 |
| 2010 | Girls | 182 | #1,296 |
| 2009 | Girls | 215 | #1,167 |
| 2008 | Girls | 170 | #1,395 |
| 2007 | Girls | 153 | #1,510 |
| 2006 | Girls | 147 | #1,495 |
| 2005 | Girls | 110 | #1,778 |
| 2004 | Girls | 76 | #2,286 |
| 2003 | Girls | 67 | #2,439 |
| 2002 | Girls | 57 | #2,673 |
When Was Elina Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Girls
358 recorded births
National rank #787
2025 · Girls
355 recorded births
National rank #764
2022 · Girls
327 recorded births
National rank #854
2023 · Girls
308 recorded births
National rank #871
Where Elina Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #393 | 7 |
| MA | #481 | 11 |
| NV | #508 | 5 |
| WA | #511 | 13 |
| CA | #530 | 62 |
| IL | #575 | 17 |
| FL | #583 | 30 |
| OR | #619 | 5 |