Kelina
A feminine name of modern Greek origin meaning "celestial, heavenly".
Name Census estimates that about 225 living Americans carry the first name Kelina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kelina today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kelina births was 2006 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kelina. 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
225
~ 1 in 1,523,353 Americans
Peak year
2006
13 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,326
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Kelina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kelina 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 79 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Kelina remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kelina 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 Kelina 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 Kelina
The name Kelina has its origins in the Slavic languages, particularly in the region of Eastern Europe. It is believed to have derived from the Proto-Slavic word "kel" or "keli," which means "will" or "desire." This suggests that the name Kelina was initially associated with strength of will, determination, or a strong-willed personality.
In its earliest recorded forms, the name appeared as "Kelena" or "Kelina" in various historical records and documents from the medieval period in regions such as Poland, Ukraine, and Russia. Some linguists also trace the name's roots back to the Greek word "kelados," which means "voice" or "sound," implying a connection to eloquence or a strong, resonant voice.
One of the earliest known references to the name Kelina can be found in the chronicles of the Kievan Rus', a medieval East Slavic state that existed from the 9th to the 13th century. These chronicles mention a noblewoman named Kelina, who was a prominent figure in the court of Prince Vladimir the Great (c. 958–1015).
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Kelina. One such person was Kelina of Hungary (c. 1234–1305), a Hungarian princess and the daughter of King Béla IV. She was known for her piety and charitable works, and was later canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church.
Another prominent figure was Kelina Kozłowska (1632–1677), a Polish noblewoman and landowner who played a significant role in the defense of her estates during the Swedish invasion of Poland in the mid-17th century. Her bravery and leadership during this conflict earned her a place in Polish history.
In the realm of literature, Kelina Blank (1835–1902) was a German writer and novelist who gained acclaim for her works depicting the lives of the working class and the struggles of women in 19th-century society.
Finally, Kelina Rządkowska (1886–1962) was a Polish artist and painter known for her vibrant and expressive portraits and landscapes. Her works were exhibited in major galleries across Europe and are now part of several prestigious art collections.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Kelina, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage associated with this name.
People
Kelina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kelina as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kelina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kelina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 225 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kelina 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 1,523,353 US residents.
Is Kelina a common name?
We classify Kelina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 230 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kelina most popular?
The single biggest year for Kelina was 2006, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kelina is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kelina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kelina 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.