Jelina

“shining light” — Symbolizes strength

Slavic origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#9311US 2022

11Births / yr

↑Rising

215All-time births

📅 Since 198800

What does Jelina mean and where does it come from?

Jelina has origins in Slavic languages and is primarily popular in the Balkans, particularly in Serbia and Croatia. The name means 'shining light' or 'bright', conveying a sense of beauty and brilliance. It is often associated with the Slavic word 'jela', meaning fir tree, which symbolizes strength

Cultural significance

Jelina has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Slavic-speaking communities, where it reflects values of shining light.

Peak popularity

Reached #7889 in 2009 — currently #9311 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Jelina?

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

Jelina Grace

How popular is Jelina right now?

Rising fast — up 2250 spots — currently #9311 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1990–2022#9311 · Top 6.9%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2022	#9311	11	▲ up 2250 · +38% births
2021	#11561	8	▲ up 2344 · +33% births
2020	#13905	6	▼ down 2695 · -33% births
2015	#11210	9	▼ down 2255 · -31% births
2010	#8955	13	▲ up 223 · +8% births
2005	#9178	12	▼ down 809
2000	#8369	12	▲ up 4268 · +100% births
1990	#12637	6	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Jelina

Best Year2000Rank #8369

Peak Count13

Average Rank#10641

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1990 - 20228 years

The story of Jelina

Jelina is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1988. With 215 total births recorded, Jelina remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #12637 in 1990 to #9311 in 2022.

Names that peaked alongside Jelina in 2009:

Isabella Emma Olivia Sophia Ava

Jelina by decade

Jelina peaked in the 2000s. See all 2000s names →

Decade	Births
1980s	5
1990s	22
2000s ★	96
2010s	86
2020s	6

💎Jelina has only 215 total recorded births since 1988 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Jelina?

Common

JelJelieJelyIna

What names sound and feel like Jelina?

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

Jeltina

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

American · Bright and shining

Jemina

American · Heard by God

Jelisa

American · A combination of

Common questions about the name Jelina

What does the name Jelina mean?

Jelina means "shining light" — a name rooted in Slavic 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 Jelina?

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

What is the cultural origin of Jelina?

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

What sibling names go well with Jelina?

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

Is Jelina trending right now?

Jelina is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.