UK girl's name
Ellina
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "bright, shining one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ellina is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ellina popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4634, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 5 births.
This profile covers 29 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2000 to 2021. 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 29 living people in the UK are called Ellina. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ellina ranked #4634 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 5 girls were registered as Ellina.
- • About 29 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ellina as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4634
2021
Births in 2021
4
Latest year
Peak year
2005
5 births
Estimated living
29
2026
Meaning
What does Ellina mean?
The name Ellina has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "helios," which means "sun." The name is believed to have been used as early as the 5th century BC in Greece, and it was likely given to children as a way to honor the Greek sun god, Helios.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Ellina can be found in the works of the ancient Greek dramatist Euripides, who lived from 480 to 406 BC. In his play "Iphigenia in Aulis," one of the characters is named Ellina. This suggests that the name was in use during the 5th century BC in ancient Greece.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Ellina. One such person was Ellina of Aragon, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 13th century AD. She was the daughter of King James I of Aragon and played a significant role in the political affairs of the Kingdom of Aragon during her lifetime.
Another historical figure named Ellina was Ellina Grapko, a Ukrainian poet and writer who lived from 1908 to 1988. She was known for her lyrical poetry and her contributions to the development of Ukrainian literature in the 20th century.
In the world of art, Ellina Nevskaya was a Russian painter who lived from 1851 to 1932. She was a member of the Peredvizhniki movement, a group of Russian realist artists who sought to depict the lives of ordinary people and social issues.
The name Ellina was also used in the Byzantine Empire, as evidenced by Ellina of Constantinople, a Byzantine noblewoman who lived in the 11th century AD. She was known for her involvement in the political intrigues of the Byzantine court during the reign of Emperor Alexios I Komnenos.
Lastly, Ellina Granats was a Latvian artist and art educator who lived from 1904 to 1988. She played a significant role in the development of Latvian art and was instrumental in establishing art education programs in her home country.
While the name Ellina has its origins in ancient Greece, it has been used across various cultures and time periods, reflecting the enduring appeal and adaptability of this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ellina over time
The chart below shows babies named Ellina registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ellina, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ellina by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ellina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4634 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5699 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3991 | 19 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Ellina
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Ellina: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ellina in the UK right now?
In 2021, Ellina was ranked #4634 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Ellina most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 5 babies registered as Ellina in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ellina?
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "bright, shining one".
How many people are called Ellina in the UK?
A total of 29 babies have been registered as Ellina across the 8 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.