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Yelina

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Pronounced yeh-LEE-nuh /jɛˈliː.nə/Medium

Meaning: Yelina has no separately documented etymology. It sits close to Yelena, the Russian form of Helen (from Greek Helene, often glossed 'bright, shining'), and to Elena and Selina. Whether any given Yelina is a variant or an independent coinage is not established, so routes remain uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft, flowing name close to Yelena and Elena (said 'yeh-LEE-nuh'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Slavic

MeaningYelina has no separately documented etymology. It sits close to Yelena, the Russian form of Helen (from Greek Helene, often glossed 'bright, shining'), and to Elena and Selina. Whether any given Yelina is a variant or an independent coinage is not established, so routes remain uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2023)#15113 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 123

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

Yelina has no independent recorded etymology. It runs alongside Yelena (Russian for Helen, from Greek Helene, often glossed 'bright, shining') and Elena, and may be a variant of either or a modern coinage. We name the neighbours without asserting descent. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'yeh-LEE-nuh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, soft, and flowing.

Did you know? Yelina lives one letter away from Yelena, the Russian Helen — a name traced to Greek Helene and often read as 'shining.' Whether Yelina descends from it or was coined fresh is not documented, so we hold it open (said 'yeh-LEE-nuh').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Yelina — Close to Yelena/Elena; descent not established; routes uncertain

Variations

YelenaYalinaJelina

Nicknames

YeliLinaYaya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yelina mean?

Yelina has no separately documented meaning; it sits close to Yelena (Russian for Helen) and Elena. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Yelina?

It's said yeh-LEE-nuh /jɛˈliː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yelina a boy or girl name?

Yelina is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Yelina?

Yelina is a rare name for girls in the U.S.