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Jalina

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Pronounced juh-LEE-nah /dʒəˈli.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form of Jelena/Galina — variously from the Greek Helen ('light; the bright one') and Galina ('calm; serene'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Light; the bright one: Jalina is a form of Jelena. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'juh-LEE-nah').
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Origin LowGreek, Slavic
MeaningA form of Jelena/Galina — variously from the Greek Helen ('light; the bright one') and Galina ('calm; serene'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6002 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 668

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119792025

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

Jalina is a form of Jelena/Galina — variously from the Greek Helen ('light; the bright one') and Galina ('calm; serene'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'juh-LEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic and African-American families. Rare, light-and-the-bright-one at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Jelena/Galina are Slavic names — variously Greek 'light; the bright one' (Helen) and 'calm; serene' — Jalina is a form, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'juh-LEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Jalina — routes layered

Variations

JelenaJalenaJalinda

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jalina mean?

Jalina is a form of Jelena/Galina — variously Greek 'light' and 'calm; serene'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jalina?

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

Is Jalina a boy or girl name?

Jalina is a girl's name.

How popular is Jalina?

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

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