Elina

A familiar Finnish name with steady appeal.

Girl's nameFinnishRising fast Also a pet name
#785 88in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name.

Elina is a girl's baby name of Finnish origin, the Finnish and Scandinavian form of Helen, derived from the Greek Helene, meaning "torch" or "shining light." It is particularly beloved in Finland, where it has ranked among the top names for decades.

In the United States, Elina appeals to parents seeking an elegant, slightly unusual alternative to Elena or Elina. Its crisp two-syllable sound and luminous meaning give it a clean, Nordic freshness.

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Popularity Over Time

Elina climbed 1511 spots in the last 20 years — from #2296 to #785.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Elina
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,524
2010s2,324
2000s1,114
1990s311
1980s181
1970s110
1960s64
1950s37
1940s17
1930s38
1920s33
1910s51
1900s17
1890s15

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(93 years, 18962024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Elina
YearBirthsRank
2024358#785
2023308#873
2022326#854
2021272#957
2020260#979
2019287#924
2018261#1000
2017210#1175
2016246#1061
2015249#1060
2014231#1104
2013216#1121
2012210#1170
2011232#1062
2010182#1297
2009215#1168
2008170#1399
2007153#1510
2006147#1498
2005110#1781

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Elina has two lives

Elina, the baby name
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Elina, the pet name
#26572pet name
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (18962024) · Methodology