Kalina
Girl name · 16 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kalina: 16 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2017.
Kalina has two distinct origins: in Slavic languages it derives from the word for the guelder rose or viburnum shrub, a plant deeply rooted in folklore and often associated with feminine beauty; while in Hawaiian it means 'the sea' or 'calm waters'. The name is borne by the celebrated Polish actress Kalina Jędrusik (1928–2010), known for her film and stage work, and also appears in Bulgarian royal history as the name of a 13th-century tsarina. Several villages in Poland and Russia share the same place name, and the shrub itself features prominently in Slavic wedding songs and rituals. Variants include the Ukrainian Kalyna, and the name has seen modest international use as parents seek flower-inspired or water-themed choices with a melodic, cross-cultural appeal.
Girl 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20174 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7803 babies
- Total births
- 16since 2012
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y