Albina
About Albina
Albina is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from 'albus' meaning 'white' or 'bright.' The name suggests qualities of purity, clarity, and radiance. Historically popular across Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia, Poland, Slovenia, and Albania, Albina has been used since ancient Roman times. In Catholic tradition, Saint Albina was a 3rd-century martyr. The name experienced modest popularity in the early 20th century in Slavic countries but became less common in recent decades. Albina offers a classical European sound with a delicate yet distinctive quality. In some cultures, it's associated with the dawn or morning light, symbolizing new beginnings and hope.
As of October 2026, Albina ranked #10966 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #409 in 1884.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Albina on lists
Famous Albinas
- Saint Albina of Caesarea
3rd century martyr
- Albina du Boisrouvray
French philanthropist
- Albina Mayorova
Russian distance runner
- Albina Nikolayevna Loginova
Russian archer
- Albina Faria de Assis Pereira Africano
Angolan chemist and politician
- Albina Khabibulina
Uzbekistani tennis player
- Albina Borisovna Dzhanabaeva
Russian singer of girl group Via Gra
- Albina Guarnieri
Canadian MP
- Albina Rodriguez
wife of Bolivian industrialist Simón Iturri Patiño ('The King of Tins')
- Sophie Maria Josephine Albina Chotek von Chotkow und Wognin
birth name of Sophie, Duchess of Hohenbog; wife of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Albina in pop culture
- Albina
Latin feminine form of Albinus (which was derived from Albus, meaning 'white'). As an English name it was used fairly regularly from the 17th century until the end of the 19th century, but is now rare. Albinia was also used.