Kalyna is a unique and elegant female given name of Slavic origin, specifically Ukrainian. It derives from the word 'kalyna', which refers to the common hawthorn tree found in Eastern Europe. This name has gained international recognition due to its musical connotations, notably in Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's orchestral piece 'Waltz of the Flowers' from The Nutcracker Suite, where Kalyna is used as the main theme.
The name Kalyna experienced varied popularity over time, with peaks in the mid-2000s and again recently.