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The baby name Elina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced eh-LEE-nah (IPA: /eˈliːnə/ or /ɛˈliːnə/),ih-LEE-nah (IPA: /ɪˈliːnə/).

Elina is Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Scandinavian, Slavic in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Scandinavian, Slavic
Pronunciation: eh-LEE-nah (IPA: /eˈliːnə/ or /ɛˈliːnə/),ih-LEE-nah (IPA: /ɪˈliːnə/)

What is the meaning of the name Elina ?

The baby name Elina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced eh-LEE-nah (IPA: /eˈliːnə/ or /ɛˈliːnə/),ih-LEE-nah (IPA: /ɪˈliːnə/).

Elina is Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Scandinavian, Slavic in Origin.

Elina is a pan‑European feminine name most commonly the Finnish and Scandinavian form of Helena/Elena, ultimately from Greek Helene, interpreted as “torch,” “light,” or “shining one.” Its use spread throughout Europe through the veneration of Saint Helena, mother of Constantine the Great, and it has remained especially popular in Finland and the Baltic region; modern usage also appears in Sweden, Norway, Russia, and the Balkans. The streamlined -ina ending gives it a contemporary, international feel while keeping classical roots.

Related forms include Helena, Elena, Elene, Eleni (Greek), Ellen and Elaine (English/French), Eline (Dutch/Scandinavian), Elaina/Elayna (English respellings), Ileana (Romanian), Ilona (Hungarian), Jelena (South Slavic), and Yelena (Russian); Latvian Elīna and Icelandic Elína reflect local spellings. Common nicknames are Eli, Ella, Lina, Leni, and Lenka. Though often confused with Alina, that name has separate origins; Elina’s core meaning remains the radiant “light.”

Elina has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Elina

Elīna Garanča Musician · Born 1976 · Latvia Elīna Garanča is a Latvian mezzo-soprano known for her captivating opera performances. She gained fame for her roles in operas like Carmen and La Cenerentola. Her powerful voice and dynamic stage presence have made her a standout in the world of classical music. Elina Bystritskaya Actor · Born 1928 · Russia Elina Bystritskaya was a celebrated Soviet and Russian actress, best known for her work in film and theater. She became especially famous for roles in Quiet Flows the Don and Unfinished Story, and was widely regarded as one of the leading actresses of her era. Elina Salo Actor · Born 1936 · Finland Elina Salo is a Finnish actor best known for her roles in the films of director Aki Kaurismäki, including 'Drifting Clouds' and 'The Man Without a Past'. She has been a prominent figure in Finnish cinema since the 1950s, bringing a unique charm to her performances.
Elina Löwensohn Actor · Born 1966 · United States Elina Löwensohn is an actor best known for her roles in films like 'Schindler's List' and 'Nadja'. Born in 1966 in the United States, she has made a significant impact in both American and European cinema.

Elina – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Girls 2025 #1 — 411
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
FJ 0 #6 1 374
Finland 0 #12 1,334 830
Switzerland Girls 2024 #13 199 1,786
Finland Girls 0 #17 4,462 1,368
DJ Girls 0 #29 1 488
NA 0 #30 4 2,537
BI Girls 0 #32 2 726
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
EE 0 #32 6 1,051
TM Girls 0 #32 4 574
Finland Girls 2026 #35 16,244 3,895
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
Austria Girls 2024 #38 187 60
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MT 0 #40 4 1,767
GR Girls 0 #41 352 6,293
AZ 0 #43 1 706
EE Girls 0 #43 118 1,888
CY 0 #44 16 1,632
CY Girls 0 #45 91 3,755
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
NA Girls 0 #61 217 7,146
BG 0 #62 19 1,799
LU 0 #65 2 2,830
AZ Girls 0 #69 7 1,051
GR 0 #70 71 3,911
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
JP 0 #72 6 4,057
AF 0 #74 3 1,883
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
Norway Girls 2025 #78 53 453
KZ 0 #81 10 1,452
AF Girls 0 #83 12 2,402
Sweden Girls 2022 #84 110 1,568
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
LT 0 #86 3 949
MD Girls 0 #90 3 865
ID Girls 0 #97 6 3,319
RU Girls 0 #98 1,646 11,913
GE Girls 0 #101 8 1,564
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
BN Girls 0 #109 6 5,459
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
Belgium Girls 2024 #115 71 424
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
France Girls 2021 #124 431 3,185
IQ 0 #129 5 3,533
RS Girls 0 #133 5 1,651
BG Girls 0 #137 90 3,559
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
BW Girls 0 #148 4 4,216
RU 0 #148 42 3,641
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
LT Girls 0 #157 38 1,904
UY 0 #160 18 2,477
PR Girls 0 #166 2 3,171
SI Girls 0 #170 8 2,769
KZ Girls 0 #175 205 5,862
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Girls 0 #187 4 4,850
AR 0 #188 6 2,915
DK 0 #198 9 5,198
AL Girls 0 #201 22 4,141
PS 0 #202 17 5,692
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
Canada Girls 2024 #214 72 2,795
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
HU Girls 0 #217 9 3,308
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
JP Girls 0 #231 15 6,592
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
BD 0 #239 3 5,992
IL 0 #242 33 6,291
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
PT 0 #248 3 4,161
NA Boys 0 #250 4 6,830
EC Girls 0 #251 8 3,650
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
MO Girls 0 #259 5 7,056
TW Girls 0 #265 12 8,139
AF Boys 0 #272 3 3,535
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
SG 0 #277 6 11,010
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
CN Girls 0 #280 70 8,829
DK Girls 0 #285 32 7,429
HR Girls 0 #291 4 3,687
QA Girls 0 #297 20 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #298 44 5,378
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
MY 0 #303 28 12,352
JO Girls 0 #309 17 7,570
PS Girls 0 #320 226 10,981
PE 0 #326 4 6,350
IL Girls 0 #329 350 11,648
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
GH Girls 0 #332 6 6,973
GT 0 #335 4 5,948
SD Girls 0 #336 10 7,678
HK 0 #339 10 8,483
PL Girls 0 #339 16 5,096
IR Girls 0 #351 189 8,334
BR 0 #354 7 5,969
MU Girls 0 #356 7 8,539
BD Girls 0 #358 29 8,413
BO 0 #367 15 6,868
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
Austria Girls 0 #371 50 1,885
OM Girls 0 #378 19 15,987
NL 0 #379 13 2,481
PH Girls 0 #380 11 13,098
UY Girls 0 #382 131 6,731
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
AR Girls 0 #395 233 8,289
YE 0 #395 4 8,639
IQ Girls 0 #398 107 11,303
Germany 0 #406 32 2,542
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
EG 0 #409 4 6,387
UY Boys 0 #411 3 5,922
CL 0 #432 3 6,867
PT Girls 0 #433 19 7,952
PA Girls 0 #435 47 9,861
MX 0 #439 7 8,339
Spain 0 #442 11 2,326
KW Girls 0 #466 50 19,177
ZA 0 #467 8 14,421
CO 0 #471 10 7,768
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
RU Boys 0 #493 13 12,621
SG Girls 0 #493 94 18,916
AE Girls 0 #495 59 20,968
BO Girls 0 #512 100 9,488
CR Girls 0 #522 11 11,342
GT Girls 0 #534 8 7,500
BH 0 #542 12 17,937
LY 0 #553 7 12,703
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
IN Girls 0 #561 71 13,121
IR Boys 0 #562 4 10,162
HK Girls 0 #563 53 16,104
United States Girls 2024 #579 358 8,487
Germany Girls 0 #592 262 4,949
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
LB 0 #615 44 13,263
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
MY Girls 0 #628 390 24,821
IT 0 #653 62 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #657 11 13,071
SY 0 #677 52 11,684
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
TN 0 #703 127 13,765
NL Girls 0 #707 254 5,933
DZ 0 #709 514 20,130
NG Girls 0 #731 56 15,093
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
PE Girls 0 #739 207 14,861
CL Girls 0 #746 106 14,098
CO Girls 0 #794 300 16,140
KW Boys 0 #801 6 18,755
SA Girls 0 #825 111 25,931
IT Girls 0 #838 741 9,415
EG Girls 0 #858 102 14,742
Spain Girls 0 #862 122 5,561
BR Girls 0 #879 63 12,708
ZA Girls 0 #884 258 25,928
EG Boys 0 #918 8 15,035
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
MA 0 #956 173 20,986
CO Boys 0 #977 5 15,656
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,028 6 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,031 9 16,750
MX Girls 0 #1,095 89 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,102 10 25,439
TR 0 #1,126 86 19,440
AE Boys 0 #1,138 6 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,265 8 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,600 15 28,008

Elina is popular in 94 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
Canada
Wallonia, Belgium
Switzerland

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People also ask about Elina

Elina is predominantly a girl's name.
Elina is a 3 syllable name, pronounced eh-LEE-nah (IPA: /eˈliːnə/ or /ɛˈliːnə/),ih-LEE-nah (IPA: /ɪˈliːnə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Elena, Alina, Ilina, Eline, Aelina and Elynna.
Yes, very popular — Elina ranked #1 in Germany in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 12 countries.
Elina ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2025).
Elina's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #97 in 2011 to #124 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 4 notable people named Elina are in our database, including Elīna Garanča (Musician), Elina Bystritskaya (Actor), Elina Salo (Actor).