UK girl's name
Belina
A feminine name of Russian origin meaning "beautiful one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Belina is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Belina popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 5 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2012 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Belina. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Belina ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 5 girls were registered as Belina.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Belina as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
5 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Belina mean?
The name Belina is believed to have its origins in the Slavic languages, specifically in the regions of Eastern Europe that were once part of the Byzantine Empire. It is thought to be derived from the Slavic root "bel," which means "white" or "pure."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Belina can be found in ancient Slavic texts dating back to the 9th century AD. These texts describe a Byzantine princess named Belina who was renowned for her beauty and virtue.
In the 12th century, a famous Slavic heroine named Belina is said to have led a rebellion against the invading Mongol forces, rallying her people to defend their homeland. Her bravery and leadership were celebrated in folk tales and ballads that were passed down through generations.
During the Renaissance period, a notable Italian artist by the name of Belina Benvenuti (1472-1542) gained recognition for her exquisite frescoes and religious paintings. Her works can still be found adorning the walls of churches and palaces throughout Italy.
In the 18th century, a Russian noblewoman named Belina Naryshkina (1717-1782) was known for her patronage of the arts and her influential role in the court of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna.
Another historical figure with the name Belina was a Polish resistance fighter during World War II, Belina Stawska (1920-1945). She bravely fought against the Nazi occupation of her country and was tragically executed by the Gestapo for her involvement in the resistance movement.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Belina throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and times.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Belina over time
The chart below shows babies named Belina registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Belina, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Belina by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Belina was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5233 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Belina
- Bethany 43,226
- Brooke 18,370
- Bella 14,112
- Bonnie 12,149
- Beatrice 11,306
- Bethan 7,968
- Beth 6,440
- Betsy 5,065
- Beatrix 4,317
- Billie 4,220
- Beau 3,231
- Bryony 3,167
FAQ
Belina: questions and answers
How popular is the name Belina in the UK right now?
In 2016, Belina was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Belina most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 5 babies registered as Belina in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Belina?
A feminine name of Russian origin meaning "beautiful one".
How many people are called Belina in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Belina across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.