Polina
poh-LEE-nah
✦ Meaning
“A Slavic name of debated origin, likely a diminutive of Apollinaria (from Apollo, god of light and music) or a form of Pauline (from the Latin Paulus, meaning 'small'). Polina consistently ranks among the top girls' names in Russia, Ukraine, and Bulgaria, carrying an effortless sophistication that feels both old-world and contemporary.”
Popularity Over Time
Polina is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Syllables
3
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Style
Famous Bearers
- Polina Gagarina (singer)
- Polina Edmunds (Olympic figure skater)
- Polina Kovaleva
Cross-Cultural Notes
Top-10 name in Russia and Ukraine; rare and distinctive in English-speaking countries, lending it an effortlessly cosmopolitan air
People Also Ask
A Slavic name of debated origin, likely a diminutive of Apollinaria (from Apollo, god of light and music) or a form of Pauline (from the Latin Paulus, meaning 'small'). Polina consistently ranks among the top girls' names in Russia, Ukraine, and Bulgaria, carrying an effortless sophistication that feels both old-world and contemporary.
Polina is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Popular nicknames for Polina include Polya, Pola.
Names that pair beautifully with Polina include Alexei, Ivan, Dmitri, Stefan, Anastasia.