Pledge or eagle
Arlina is a rare name with debated origins. It is often considered a variant of Arline or Arlene, potentially derived from the Germanic 'erl' meaning 'noble' or the Gaelic 'airle' meaning 'pledge'. Alternatively, it may be linked to the Germanic 'arn' meaning 'eagle'.
Less common today
Arlina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,141 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
