Kristina, of Greek origin, translates to 'follower of Christ'. It is derived from the Greek word 'Christos', meaning 'anointed' or 'chosen one'. This name gained popularity during the Middle Ages and has been a steady choice among parents ever since. It is often associated with figures like Saint Christina of Bolsena, a martyr venerated in both Catholic and Orthodox traditions.
The name Kristinia seems to have had fluctuations in popularity over the decades, with a noticeable peak in the late 70s and early 80s. The highest number of births recorded in any year was 14, which occurred twice: once in 1971 and again in 1978. However, there were also several years where the name was not particularly popular, with only 5 births recorded (1957, 1965, 1967, 1972, 1980, 1985, and 1992). Overall, over a span of about 35 years, the name Kristinia was given to 244 newborn girls.