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Calina

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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 (2025)#4678 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 782

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819762025

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

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

What does the name Calina mean?

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

How do you pronounce Calina?

It's said kə-LEE-nah /kəˈli.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

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.

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