Shining, bright, or beautiful
Zalina is a name with multiple potential roots, most notably as a variant of Selina or Zelina. In Slavic and Central Asian contexts, it is often associated with light or the moon, while in some traditions it is linked to the floral name Rose. It remains a rare and melodic choice in the United States.
Less common today
Zalina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,534 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Olympic hammer thrower
Moldovan hammer thrower