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Calina Pronunciation

Calina is pronounced kə-LEE-nah /kəˈli.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Slavic Kalina, 'the viburnum/snowball-tree berry'; also a Catalina/Katherine echo, 'pure'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Berry-bright and soft: Calina is Slavic for the viburnum berry — and echoes Catalina, 'pure'. Lyrical, fresh, and warm.

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Origin MediumSlavic, Greek

MeaningFrom Slavic Kalina, 'the viburnum/snowball-tree berry'; also a Catalina/Katherine echo, 'pure'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#4668 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 753

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Calina comes from Slavic Kalina, 'the viburnum/snowball-tree berry' (a folk symbol of beauty), and also echoes Catalina/Katherine, 'pure' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, fresh name.

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic and Latino families. Rare, viburnum-berry-or-pure at the root, and fresh.

Did you know? Kalina is the Slavic viburnum (snowball-tree) berry, a symbol of beauty and home — and Calina also echoes Catalina ('pure'); doubly lovely.

Overall data confidence 65%

References — Kalina — routes layered

Variations

KalinaCalenaCatalina

Nicknames

Lina

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If you like Calina…

Kalina— the Slavic spelling

Catalina— the 'pure' name it echoes

Carina— a companion -ina name

Selina— another soft -lina name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Calina?

Calina is pronounced kə-LEE-nah (/kəˈli.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Calina said aloud.

How do you say Calina?

Calina is said kə-LEE-nah (/kəˈli.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Calina said aloud.

What does the name Calina mean?

Calina is Slavic for the viburnum berry, and echoes Catalina ('pure'); the routes are layered.

Is Calina a boy or girl name?

Calina is a girl's name.

How popular is Calina?

Calina is a rare name in the U.S.