Halina

“calm” — Associated with brightness and tranquility

Poland origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#5451US 2023

23Births / yr

↑Rising

934All-time births

📅 Since 191500

How to pronounce Halina

HAL·EE·nuh

/ˈhæl.ˈiː.nə/ · stress on HAL · 3 syllables

“calm”

Associated with brightness and tranquility · Poland origin

What does Halina mean and where does it come from?

Halina (Халина) has roots in Slavic languages, primarily Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian. It suggests calmness and a radiating personality, often associated with brightness and tranquility. The name is popular in Eastern Europe and is linked to Saint Helena, the mother of Constantine the Great. Halin

Cultural significance

Halina has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Poland-speaking communities, where it reflects values of calm.

Peak popularity

Reached #2464 in 1952 — currently #5451 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Halina?

Halina works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Halina Grace

How popular is Halina right now?

Rising fast — up 2316 spots — currently #5451 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1915–2023#5451 · Top 4.0%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#5451	23	▲ up 2316 · +64% births
2022	#7767	14	▼ down 2480 · -42% births
2021	#5287	24	▲ up 2231 · +71% births
2020	#7518	14	▼ down 2526 · -48% births
2015	#4992	27	▲ up 2557 · +69% births
2010	#7549	16	▲ up 396 · +14% births
2005	#7945	14	▲ up 653 · +27% births
2000	#8598	11	▼ down 2294 · -21% births
1995	#6304	14	▲ up 4023 · +100% births
1990	#10327	7	▼ down 3285 · -22% births
1985	#7042	9	▲ up 2217 · +50% births
1980	#9259	6	▼ down 2645 · -25% births
1975	#6614	8	▲ up 640 · +33% births
1970	#7254	6	▼ down 1816 · -14% births
1965	#5438	7	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Halina

Best Year1955Rank #3160

Peak Count27

Average Rank#6371

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1915 - 202321 years

The story of Halina

Halina entered American naming records in 1915 and has been in use for over 109 years. With 934 total births recorded, Halina remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #4784 in 1915, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #5451 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Halina in 1952:

Linda Mary Patricia Deborah Susan

Halina by decade

Halina peaked in the 1950s. See all 1950s names →

Decade	Births
1910s	27
1920s	33
1930s	12
1940s	11
1950s	110
1960s	85
1970s	49
1980s	64
1990s	97
2000s ★	228
2010s	204
2020s	14

💎Halina has only 934 total recorded births since 1915 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Halina?

RUSSIAN

GalaGalya

ANCIENT GREEK

Galenos

ENGLISH

Galen

What names sound and feel like Halina?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Halina also consider these

Kalina

Poland · Slavic

Malina

Poland · of the raspberry

Halaina

American · Light, shining

Hatina

Indian · Hindi

Hafina

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

Eastern Europe · noble

How is Halina written in other languages?

What are the boy versions of Halina?

Galenos ANCIENT GREEK Galen ENGLISH

Common questions about the name Halina

What does the name Halina mean?

Halina means "calm" — a name rooted in Poland tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Halina?

Halina is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Halina have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Halina?

Halina originates from Poland tradition. Poland names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Halina?

Halina is a three-syllable name pronounced HH AE1 L IY1 N AH0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Halina?

Halina pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Poland heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.