Alin

♀ Girl

Pronounced ah-LEEN /ɑˈlin/Medium

Meaning: A form of Aline — a short form of Adeline ('noble', Germanic); also a Romanian name (variously 'soothing; calm') and an Armenian/Hebrew name; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Noble; soothing: Alin is a form of Aline. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).

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Origin LowGermanic

MeaningA form of Aline — a short form of Adeline ('noble', Germanic); also a Romanian name (variously 'soothing; calm') and an Armenian/Hebrew name; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#10971 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 506

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alin is a form of Aline — a short form of Adeline ('noble', Germanic); it is also a Romanian name (variously 'soothing; calm') and an Armenian/Hebrew name (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'ah-LEEN').

In the U.S. it appears in Romanian, Armenian and Hispanic families. Rare, noble-and-soothing at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Aline is a short form of Adeline ('noble', Germanic); Alin is also a Romanian name ('soothing; calm') — used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered; said 'ah-LEEN').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Aline — unisex; routes layered

Variations

AlineAlinnAleen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alin mean?

Alin is a form of Aline — Germanic 'noble' (via Adeline); also Romanian 'soothing'; used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Alin?

It's said ah-LEEN /ɑˈlin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alin a boy or girl name?

Alin is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Alin?

Alin is a very rare name in the U.S.