Kalina
How to say it: kuh-LEE-nuh · /kəˈliːnə/
Slavic: viburnum tree or its berries, a symbol of beauty in Slavic folk culture.
Kalina was the 1,039th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 135 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 5% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,123 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,039 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 135 |
| Share of births | 1 in 17,920 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −5% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,123 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to broad use in recent generations, Kalina marks the 2020s as its standout age. Lingering at that pinnacle, a modest retreat looks likely.
What goes with it
Gentle lilting sounds wrap Kalina in soft nature kissed calm. Danika harmonizes in melodic style and Lina provides a delicate short form.
Nicknames
- Kali
- Lina
- Kala
Other spellings
Honouring a Kalina in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kalina is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Polish.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Kalina
- Kalina Jędrusik (1931–1991)Actress
- Princess Kalina of Bulgaria (born 1972)Bulgarian Royal
- Kalina Konstantinova (born 1984)Bulgarian politician
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