Helina
A feminine name of uncertain origin potentially derived from the Greek word helios meaning "sun".
Name Census estimates that about 510 living Americans carry the first name Helina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Helina today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Helina births was 2005 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Helina. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
510
~ 1 in 672,067 Americans
Peak year
2005
22 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,131
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Helina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Helina from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 158 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Helina remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Helina by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Helina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Helina
The given name Helina has its origins in the Greek language. It is a feminine form derived from the Greek word "helios," which means "sun." The name can be traced back to ancient Greek civilizations, where the sun held significant cultural and religious importance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Helina can be found in ancient Greek mythology. It was the name given to a nymph associated with the sun and its radiant warmth. Helina was often depicted as a beautiful maiden, reflecting the sun's resplendent glow.
During the Byzantine era, the name Helina gained popularity among Greek-speaking communities. It was borne by several individuals of note, including Helina of Constantinople, a renowned philosopher and scholar who lived in the 5th century AD.
In the 12th century, Helina Angelina Doukaina was a prominent figure in the Byzantine court. As the wife of the Byzantine Emperor Alexios III Angelos, she played a significant role in the political and cultural spheres of the era.
The name Helina also found its way into the annals of Christian hagiography. Saint Helina, a 4th-century martyr, was venerated for her unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution.
Throughout the centuries, the name Helina has been borne by notable individuals across various fields. One such example is Helina Hirvilammi, a Finnish artist and sculptor who lived from 1937 to 2022, known for her captivating works that explored the relationship between nature and the human form.
Another notable bearer of the name was Helina Stadlober, an Austrian cross-country skier born in 1993. She achieved remarkable success on the international stage, winning multiple medals at various prestigious competitions.
In the realm of literature, Helina Amiri was an Afghan writer and poet who lived from 1964 to 2021. Her works shed light on the experiences of women in Afghanistan and advocated for their rights and empowerment.
These are just a few examples of the individuals who have carried the name Helina throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human endeavors.
People
Helina + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Helina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Helina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 510 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Helina going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 672,067 US residents.
Is Helina a common name?
We classify Helina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 521 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Helina most popular?
The single biggest year for Helina was 2005, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Helina is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Helina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Helina in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.