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Aline

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Pronounced ah-LEEN /ɑˈlin/Medium

Meaning: French/Portuguese short form of Adeline/Adelina — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Medium

In 30 seconds: Noble and softly French: Aline shortens Adeline — Germanic 'noble' — into an elegant, melodic name. Vintage grace, Continental polish.
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Origin MediumGerman, French
MeaningFrench/Portuguese short form of Adeline/Adelina — from Germanic adal, 'noble'
U.S. rank (2025)#3464 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births44 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 14,668

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192018802025

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

Aline is a French and Portuguese short form of Adeline/Adelina — from Germanic adal, 'noble'. An elegant, melodic name, it's especially popular in Brazil and France.

In the U.S. it appears in French and Brazilian families. Rare, noble at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Aline is a French and Portuguese short form of Adeline, from Germanic adal, 'noble' — a graceful name, and a beloved Brazilian classic (Roberto Carlos's song 'Aline').
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Aline — root etymology

Variations

AdelineAdelinaAlyne

Nicknames

Ali

Famous Bearers

  • ★Aline Barros (1973-)
    Brazilian gospel singer and one of the best-selling Christian music artists in Brazil
  • ★Aline Hellvig
    Norwegian actress known for her work in Scandinavian film and television
  • ★Aline Isuard
    Swiss tennis player who competed on the WTA Tour

If you like Aline…

Adeline— the fuller name
Adelina— a fellow Adel- name
Celine— a companion French name
Lorraine— shares Aline's French roots
Marlene— shares the -ne ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aline mean?

Aline is a short form of Adeline, from Germanic adal, 'noble'.

How do you pronounce Aline?

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

Is Aline a boy or girl name?

Aline is a girl's name.

How popular is Aline?

Aline is a rare name in the U.S.

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