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Helina

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Pronounced heh-LEE-nah /hɛˈli.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Helena — from the Greek Helen, 'a bright, shining light; a torch'; also an Ethiopian/Amharic girls' name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A bright, shining light: Helina spells Helena. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'heh-LEE-nah').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA spelling of Helena — from the Greek Helen, 'a bright, shining light; a torch'; also an Ethiopian/Amharic girls' name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#9131 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 521

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

Helina is a spelling of Helena — from the Greek Helen, 'a bright, shining light; a torch'; also an Ethiopian/Amharic girls' name (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'heh-LEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Greek and Ethiopian families. Rare in this form, a-bright-shining-light at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Helena comes from Helen, Greek 'a bright, shining light' — Helina is a spelling (also an Ethiopian name), lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'heh-LEE-nah').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Helena — routes layered

Variations

HelenaHelynaElina

Nicknames

Lina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Helina mean?

Helina spells Helena — Greek 'a bright, shining light' (from Helen; also an Ethiopian name); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Helina?

It's said heh-LEE-nah /hli.n/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Helina a boy or girl name?

Helina is a girl's name.

How popular is Helina?

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