Salina
- US rank
- #4,067
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #495 in 1977
35 babies were named Salina in the US in 2025. It has climbed 386 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1882–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Salina you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 45,872 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Salina, 35 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Salina would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySalina first shows up in US birth records in 1882, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 143 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1977, when it ranked #495. Today it's #4,067, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowSalina was 2.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 18,519 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 45,872.
- TrendSalina has climbed 386 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,067. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Salina
Salina is a girl name of French origin. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ina”. US birth records list Salina for girls from 1882 to 2025, in 123 of those 144 years. Its best year was 1977, when it ranked #495 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,067, with 35 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 22 | 45,688 girls |
| 1890s | 25 | 40,601 girls |
| 1900s | 16 | 63,131 girls |
| 1910s | 11 | 89,445 girls |
| 1920s | 6.9 | 144,092 girls |
| 1930s | 3.2 | 312,500 girls |
| 1940s | 2.5 | 408,163 girls |
| 1950s | 5.9 | 169,205 girls |
| 1960s | 20 | 50,176 girls |
| 1970s | 93 | 10,781 girls |
| 1980s | 101 | 9,893 girls |
| 1990s | 101 | 9,872 girls |
| 2000s | 41 | 24,456 girls |
| 2010s | 27 | 37,286 girls |
| 2020s | 21 | 47,885 girls |
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
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- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
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- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Salina
What is the origin of the name Salina?
Salina has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Salina a boy or girl name?
Salina is a girl name.
How popular is the name Salina?
Salina ranked #4,067 for US girls in 2025, given to 35 babies. Its best year was 1977 (#495).