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Alinah Pronunciation

Alinah is pronounced ə-LEE-nah /əˈli.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: An -h spelling of Alina — variously 'noble, bright' (a Slavic short of Adelina), 'light' (Greek, via Helen), and 'soft, gentle; noble' (Arabic); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Noble; bright; light: Alinah spells Alina — lyrical and lovely. Soft, modern, and warm (said 'ə-LEE-nah').

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Origin MediumSlavic, Arabic

MeaningAn -h spelling of Alina — variously 'noble, bright' (a Slavic short of Adelina), 'light' (Greek, via Helen), and 'soft, gentle; noble' (Arabic); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6155 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 663

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Alinah is an -h spelling of Alina — variously a Slavic short of Adelina, 'noble, bright', a form linked to Helen, 'light', and an Arabic name, 'soft, gentle; noble' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, soft, modern name across many cultures (said 'ə-LEE-nah'; nickname Lina).

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare in this spelling, noble-bright-or-light at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Alina variously means 'noble, bright' (Slavic, from Adelina), 'light' (Greek, via Helen), and 'soft, gentle; noble' (Arabic) — Alinah is an -h spelling, lyrical and soft (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ə-LEE-nah').

Overall data confidence 58%

Behind the Name — Alina — routes layered

Variations

AlinaAleenaAleenah

Nicknames

Lina

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Arabic Slavic

If you like Alinah…

Alina— the standard spelling

Aleena— a fellow spelling

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Carolina— another -lina girls' name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Alinah?

Alinah is pronounced ə-LEE-nah (/əˈli.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Alinah said aloud.

How do you say Alinah?

Alinah is said ə-LEE-nah (/əˈli.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Alinah said aloud.

What does the name Alinah mean?

Alinah spells Alina — variously 'noble, bright' (Slavic), 'light' (Greek), and 'gentle' (Arabic); the routes are layered.

Is Alinah a boy or girl name?

Alinah is a girl's name.

How popular is Alinah?

Alinah is a rare name in the U.S.