Lina
Lina first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2024, when 534 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 527.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Lina popular?
Near its peak Lina is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 2,942 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,441 | |
| 2000s | 2,516 | |
| 1990s | 1,725 | |
| 1980s | 1,373 | |
| 1970s | 1,050 | |
| 1960s | 909 | |
| 1950s | 746 | |
| 1940s | 655 | |
| 1930s | 707 | |
| 1920s | 1,014 | |
| 1910s | 883 | |
| 1900s | 527 | |
| 1890s | 557 | |
| 1880s | 444 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Lina mean?
As an Arabic name Lina (لينة, lina) means 'a tender young palm tree', a sense that appears in the Quran (Surah al-Hashr), and connects to the root l-y-n ('soft, tender'). Disambiguation: in Europe Lina is commonly a short form of names such as Carolina or Angelina, an unrelated source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lina mean?
Lina means Tender young palm tree. As an Arabic name Lina (لينة, lina) means 'a tender young palm tree', a sense that appears in the Quran (Surah al-Hashr), and connects to the root l-y-n ('soft, tender'). Disambiguation: in Europe Lina is commonly a short form of names such as Carolina or Angelina, an unrelated source.
What is the origin of the name Lina?
Lina is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Lina?
Lina is pronounced “LEE-nah.”
Is Lina a boy or a girl name?
Lina is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Lina a popular name right now?
Lina is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Lina?
In 2025, Lina ranked #572 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Lina most popular?
Lina was most popular in 2024, when about 534 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Lina?
Names similar to Lina include Yara, Mariam, Salma, Noor, Inaya.
What names go well with Lina?
arabic names that pair well with Lina include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.