Alynna
About Alynna
Alynna is a modern feminine name that likely emerged as an elaborated form of Alina, Lynn, or Alina. With its distinctive 'y' and double 'n,' the name represents contemporary naming trends that favor unique spellings of familiar sounds. The name potentially combines elements meaning 'light' or 'bright' (from Alina) with Lynn (from a Welsh word meaning 'lake' or an Old English term for 'waterfall'). Alynna began appearing in usage primarily in the late 20th century in North America, gaining modest popularity in the 1990s and 2000s. The name has a melodic quality with its flowing syllables (ah-LIN-ah) and conveys both femininity and a touch of uniqueness while remaining relatively intuitive to pronounce.
Pronounced uh-LIN-uh.
As of October 2026, Alynna ranked #4666 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2739 in 2015.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,231 | 50 | 28 |
| 2015 | #2,739 | 64 | 35.9 |
| 2016 | #4,086 | 36 | 20.3 |
| 2017 | #3,346 | 47 | 27.2 |
| 2018 | #3,294 | 48 | 28.2 |
| 2019 | #4,077 | 35 | 20.9 |
| 2020 | #4,177 | 33 | 20.4 |
| 2021 | #3,737 | 40 | 24.4 |
| 2022 | #3,830 | 39 | 23.8 |
| 2023 | #3,981 | 37 | 23.1 |
| 2024 | #4,881 | 27 | 16.7 |
| 2025 | #4,666 | 29 | 18 |
Alynna on lists
Famous Alynnas
- Alynna Alexandra "Ynna" Asistio
Filipina actress
Alynna in pop culture
- Alynna Nechayev
character in Star Trek