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Kelina

Quick answerKelina is derived from the Greek name Kelenos or the Hawaiian name Kalina, meaning "pure" or "beautiful" depending on its source; the name blends Celtic and Hawaiian linguistic traditions.

Hawaiian/Greek · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#16,128
TrendStable
Peak year2006
Syllables3
OriginHawaiian/Greek
LanguageHawaiian/Greek
CultureHawaiian/Western
Letters6
Numerology7 Chaldean 8
Global rank#2,908

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Kelina

Kelina is derived from the Greek name Kelenos or the Hawaiian name Kalina, meaning "pure" or "beautiful" depending on its source; the name blends Celtic and Hawaiian linguistic traditions.

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Etymology

Kelina is derived from the Greek name Kelenos or the Hawaiian name Kalina, meaning "pure" or "beautiful" depending on its source; the name blends Celtic and Hawaiian linguistic traditions. The name is primarily used in Hawaiian and Western cultures, with some adoption in Scandinavian regions, though it has no significant historical religious context.

Kelina currently ranks #16,128 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.

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