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SHAHR-luht
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Arina
GirlRussian, Greek· “Russian form of Irina, "peace"”
- Meaning
- Russian form of Irina, "peace"
- Origin
- Russian, Greek
- Pronunciation
- uh-REE-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,654
- US babies 2025
- 65
- Best rank
- #2,286 (2017)
- Peak year
- 2017
Meaning and origin of Arina
Arina is a Russian and Greek name that means “Russian form of Irina, "peace"”.
Arina is a Russian name that began as a colloquial form of Irina, from the Greek Eirene, meaning peace. For a long time Arina was considered the folksy, everyday version of the name, used in villages while Irina appeared in formal records. A famous bearer is Arina Rodionovna, the nanny of the poet Alexander Pushkin, who inspired some of his fairy-tale writing. Today it is a fashionable choice in Russia and other Slavic countries. It is said uh-REE-nuh, with the stress in the middle. Related names include Irina, Irene and Arianna, though Arianna comes from a different Greek source.
Popularity over time
Arina first appears in US Social Security records in 1980. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,286 in 2017, the same year it reached its highest count of 81 babies. In 2025, 65 babies were named Arina, and it ranked #2,654 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #10,498 in 1980, #9,974 in 2000, #5,799 in 2010, and #2,654 in 2025. Of the 1,189 US girls named Arina since records began, 46% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 370 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Mabry, Annastasia, Mirabella, Rylei, and Tasneem.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Arina ranked highest in California, New York, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #1586 | 14 |
| New York | #1855 | 6 |
| Texas | #2671 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Arina is usually pronounced uh-REE-nuh, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Arina
A few middle names that flow with Arina: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Arina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arina mean?
Arina is a Russian and Greek name that means “Russian form of Irina, "peace"”.
What is the origin of the name Arina?
Arina has Russian and Greek roots. Arina is a Russian name that began as a colloquial form of Irina, from the Greek Eirene, meaning peace.
Is Arina a popular name?
Not especially. Arina ranked #2,654 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Arina a boy or girl name?
Arina is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Arina?
Arina is usually pronounced uh-REE-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings