Aliona
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Aliona: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2016.
Aliona is a Slavic variant of Helen, ultimately from the Greek Helene, meaning "light" or "torch." Popular across Eastern Europe, it arrived in Scotland through migration and has been recorded on the baby names register since the 1970s. Ukrainian-born German figure skater Aliona Savchenko won Olympic gold in 2018, while Moldovan singer Aliona Moon represented her country at Eurovision. Unlike many Helen-derived names, Aliona carries a distinctly lyrical feel, often linked to the Russian folk tale "Alenka" or the flower "alyssum" in some interpretations. It remains rare in Scotland, giving it a quietly international charm that appeals to parents seeking something familiar yet distinctive.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20163 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #7983 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2016
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y