Kalina is a Slavic name that means "viburnum" or "guelder rose", a shrub with white blossoms and red berries that stands for beauty and love in Slavic folk songs. It is especially popular in Bulgaria and Poland, and its sound also fits in with Hawaiian-style names like Kalani. Kalina peaked at number 1335 in the US in 2019 and ranks number 1566 among girls' names in 2025.