Elina is a distinctive choice, ranked #647 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Elina in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#647
US Rank #785
About the Name Elina
Elina is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 38 places over five years. Its high point was #583 in 2023, and it now sits at #647. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Elina is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #785 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Elina
Unlikely. With around 60 UK babies named Elina per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Elina in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Elina has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 38 places in the last five years. Its peak was #583 in 2023. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Elina is more popular in the UK (#647) than in the US (#785). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Elina include: Elina Svitolina — Elina Svitolina (Ukrainian: Еліна Світоліна, pronounced [eˈl⁽ʲ⁾inɐ s⁽ʲ⁾wiˈtɔl⁽ʲ⁾inɐ]; born 12 September 1994) is a Ukrainian professional tennis player.; Elina Berglund — Elina Berglund Scherwitzl is a Swedish particle physicist and entrepreneur who, together with her husband Raoul Scherwitzl, has developed an app to indicate...; Elina Pienimäki-Hietamäki — Elina Pienimäki-Hietamäki is a Finnish cross-country skier..
Elina ranks #785 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
60
UK babies named Elina (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 38 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Elina
Likely around 1 other Elina in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Elina
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Elina Svitolina (Ukrainian: Еліна Світоліна, pronounced [eˈl⁽ʲ⁾inɐ s⁽ʲ⁾wiˈtɔl⁽ʲ⁾inɐ]; born 12 September 1994) is a Ukrainian professional tennis player. She has career-high rankings of world No.
Elina Berglund Scherwitzl is a Swedish particle physicist and entrepreneur who, together with her husband Raoul Scherwitzl, has developed an app to indicate the days when a woman is most fertile. It can be used both for birth control and for planning a family.
Elina Kozmits Fuhrman is a Moldovan–American journalist, author, thought leader, and businessperson. She is the founder and CEO of Soupelina, helping women overcome cancer naturally.
Elina Shirazi (Persian: الینا شیرازی) is a multi-lingual Iranian-American journalist and Washington, DC based correspondent for NewsNation. Her previous experience included working for Fox News Channel.
Elina Siirala is a Finnish soprano. She is the founder and frontwoman for the English melodic metal band Angel Nation (formerly EnkElination) and the current female vocalist for the German symphonic metal/viking metal band Leaves' Eyes.
Elina Araratovna Avanesyan (Armenian: Էլինա Արարատի Ավանեսյան; Russian: Элина Араратовна Аванесян; born 17 September 2002) is a Russian-born Armenian tennis player. She has a career-high WTA singles ranking of No.