Lina Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In 2021, the name Lina was given to one baby girl for each 4054 girls born.

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A Deep Dive

Lina Overview

Meaning

Young palm tree, tender, sunlight, flax

Gender

Girl

Origin

Persian, Arabic, German, Greek

Etymology

Come from the Arabic word “لينا” meaning “tender” or “delicate,” and from the Latin “Linum,” meaning “flax.”

Pronunciation

/ˈliː.nə/

Popularity

Lina is widely used in many countries, including Germany, France, and Belgium. In 2023, it ranked #583 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

4 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Exotic, Short, Cute

Associated Traits

Tender, delicate, elegant, refined

Name Day

October 13th
A Deep Dive

Lina Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Lina, Lena, Lyna, Linae, Liena, Alina, Catalina, Angelina, Evelina, Carolina

Common Nicknames

Lin, Linnie, Li, Lili, Lina-Bee, Nina, Elle, Lia, Lala, Lulu

Diminutives

Lin, Linnie, Lina, Li, Lili

Famous People

  • Lina Wertmüller
    (Italian Film Director)
  • Lina Medina
    (Peruvian Child Mother)
  • Lina Cavalieri
    (Italian Opera Singer)
  • Lina Esco
    (American Actress)
  • Lina Basquette
    (American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Lina Inverse
    ("Slayers," TV Series)
  • Lina Mayfleet
    ("City of Ember," Film)

Places

  • Lina Island
    (British Columbia, Canada)

What Is the Meaning of Lina?

Lina means “young palm tree,” “tender,” “sunlight,” and “flax.” Individuals named Lina often embody qualities of growth and resilience.

What Is the Origin of The Name Lina?

The name Lina has diverse origins, including Persian, Arabic, German, and Greek. In Persian and Arabic, it signifies “tender” and “young palm tree.” In German and Greek, it carries meanings related to “sunlight” and “flax.”

Lina Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Lina in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#6702021#5792022#5832023
Top 3 Rankings#2191880#2571881#2711882

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Lina

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023583
(-4 from 2022)
512
(-2 from 2022)
0.02927
2022579
(+91 from 2021)
514
(+73 from 2021)
0.02867
2021670
(+18 from 2020)
441
(+28 from 2020)
0.02462
2020688
(+35 from 2019)
413
(+21 from 2019)
0.02336
2019723
(+32 from 2018)
392
(+32 from 2018)
0.02136
2018755
(-5 from 2017)
360
(-14 from 2017)
0.01936
2017750
(+97 from 2016)
374
(+39 from 2016)
0.01980
2016847
(+2 from 2015)
335
(+6 from 2015)
0.01730
2015849
(-82 from 2014)
329
(-35 from 2014)
0.01686
2014767
(+84 from 2013)
364
(+59 from 2013)
0.01861
2013851
(-78 from 2012)
305
(-50 from 2012)
0.01582
2012773
(+79 from 2011)
355
(+46 from 2011)
0.01830
2011852
(+2 from 2010)
309
(-5 from 2010)
0.01595
2010854
(+99 from 2009)
314
(+34 from 2009)
0.01601
2009953
(-37 from 2008)
280
(-19 from 2008)
0.01383
2008916
(+48 from 2007)
299
(+20 from 2007)
0.01436
2007964
(+20 from 2006)
279
(+15 from 2006)
0.01318
2006984
(-5 from 2005)
264
(+14 from 2005)
0.01263
2005979
(-92 from 2004)
250
(-24 from 2004)
0.01232
2004887
(+52 from 2003)
274
(+23 from 2003)
0.01358
2003939
(+45 from 2002)
251
(+27 from 2002)
0.01251
2002984
(+13 from 2001)
224
(+9 from 2001)
0.01134
2001997
(+138 from 2000)
215
(+35 from 2000)
0.01085
20001135
(-107 from 1999)
180
(-18 from 1999)
0.00902
19991028
(+144 from 1998)
198
(+38 from 1998)
0.01017
19981172
(-159 from 1997)
160
(-30 from 1997)
0.00825
19971013
(+33 from 1996)
190
(+13 from 1996)
0.00995
19961046
(+44 from 1995)
177
(+14 from 1995)
0.00923
19951090
(+15 from 1994)
163
(+1 from 1994)
0.00848
19941105
(+7 from 1993)
162
(+1 from 1993)
0.00831
19931112
(-106 from 1992)
161
(-26 from 1992)
0.00817
19921006
(+54 from 1991)
187
(+16 from 1991)
0.00933
19911060
(+70 from 1990)
171
(+18 from 1990)
0.00841
19901130
(-19 from 1989)
153
(+4 from 1989)
0.00745
19891111
(+7 from 1988)
149
(+12 from 1988)
0.00748
19881118
(-102 from 1987)
137
(-15 from 1987)
0.00712
19871016
(+49 from 1986)
152
(+11 from 1986)
0.00811
19861065
(+93 from 1985)
141
(+18 from 1985)
0.00764
19851158
(-55 from 1984)
123
(-2 from 1984)
0.00666
19841103
(-32 from 1983)
125
(-4 from 1983)
0.00693
19831071
(+13 from 1982)
129
(-2 from 1982)
0.00721
19821084
(-20 from 1981)
131
(-2 from 1981)
0.00722
19811064
(-98 from 1980)
133
(-20 from 1980)
0.00744
1980966
(+147 from 1979)
153
(+31 from 1979)
0.00859
19791113
(+107 from 1978)
122
(+20 from 1978)
0.00708
19781220
(-118 from 1977)
102
(-15 from 1977)
0.00620
19771102
(-66 from 1976)
117
(-2 from 1976)
0.00711
19761036
(+47 from 1975)
119
(+11 from 1975)
0.00757
19751083
(+40 from 1974)
108
(+5 from 1974)
0.00692
19741123
(+20 from 1973)
103
(+7 from 1973)
0.00658
19731143
(+12 from 1972)
96
(+2 from 1972)
0.00618
19721155
(+73 from 1971)
94
(+3 from 1971)
0.00583
19711228
(-46 from 1970)
91
(-6 from 1970)
0.00519
19701182
(-73 from 1969)
97
(-2 from 1969)
0.00530
19691109
(+48 from 1968)
99
(+12 from 1968)
0.00562
19681157
(-198 from 1967)
87
(-26 from 1967)
0.00509
1967959
(+128 from 1966)
113
(+20 from 1966)
0.00658
19661087
(-32 from 1965)
93
(-6 from 1965)
0.00530
19651055
(+155 from 1964)
99
(+16 from 1964)
0.00542
19641210
(-207 from 1963)
83
(-30 from 1963)
0.00424
19631003
(+392 from 1962)
113
(+50 from 1962)
0.00568
19621395
(-171 from 1961)
63
(-18 from 1961)
0.00311
19611224
(+23 from 1960)
81
(+4 from 1960)
0.00390
19601247
(-137 from 1959)
77
(-16 from 1959)
0.00370
19591110
(+18 from 1958)
93
(+5 from 1958)
0.00447
19581128
(+42 from 1957)
88
(+6 from 1957)
0.00426
19571170
(-1 from 1956)
82
(+3 from 1956)
0.00391
19561169
(-95 from 1955)
79
(-9 from 1955)
0.00384
19551074
(+318 from 1954)
88
(+36 from 1954)
0.00439
19541392
(-237 from 1953)
52
(-18 from 1953)
0.00261
19531155
(+81 from 1952)
70
(+11 from 1952)
0.00363
19521236
(-127 from 1951)
59
(-11 from 1951)
0.00310
19511109
(+36 from 1950)
70
(+5 from 1950)
0.00379
19501145
(-107 from 1949)
65
(-9 from 1949)
0.00370
19491038
(-167 from 1948)
74
(-26 from 1948)
0.00422
1948871
(+167 from 1947)
100
(+27 from 1947)
0.00574
19471038
(+83 from 1946)
73
(+16 from 1946)
0.00402
19461121
(-41 from 1945)
57
(+4 from 1945)
0.00353
19451080
(-18 from 1944)
53
(-1 from 1944)
0.00394
19441062
(-97 from 1943)
54
(-13 from 1943)
0.00395
1943965
(+111 from 1942)
67
(+14 from 1942)
0.00467
19421076
(-142 from 1941)
53
(-9 from 1941)
0.00381
1941934
(-22 from 1940)
62
No change from 1940
0.00498
1940912
(-34 from 1939)
62
(-2 from 1939)
0.00525
1939878
(-32 from 1938)
64
(-6 from 1938)
0.00564
1938846
(-60 from 1937)
70
(-6 from 1937)
0.00613
1937786
(+207 from 1936)
76
(+28 from 1936)
0.00690
1936993
(-180 from 1935)
48
(-22 from 1935)
0.00445
1935813
(-19 from 1934)
70
(-1 from 1934)
0.00644
1934794
(-25 from 1933)
71
(-2 from 1933)
0.00656
1933769
(+47 from 1932)
73
(+3 from 1932)
0.00698
1932816
(-32 from 1931)
70
(-4 from 1931)
0.00633
1931784
(-50 from 1930)
74
(-17 from 1930)
0.00670
1930734
(-39 from 1929)
91
(-10 from 1929)
0.00780
1929695
(+136 from 1928)
101
(+26 from 1928)
0.00873
1928831
(-65 from 1927)
75
(-14 from 1927)
0.00627
1927766
(-3 from 1926)
89
(-1 from 1926)
0.00720
1926763
(-42 from 1925)
90
(-14 from 1925)
0.00732
1925721
(-28 from 1924)
104
(-11 from 1924)
0.00823
1924693
(+42 from 1923)
115
(+17 from 1923)
0.00888
1923735
(-34 from 1922)
98
(-11 from 1922)
0.00782
1922701
(-34 from 1921)
109
(-13 from 1921)
0.00874
1921667
(+23 from 1920)
122
(+11 from 1920)
0.00953
1920690
(+5 from 1919)
111
(+9 from 1919)
0.00892
1919695
(+13 from 1918)
102
(-2 from 1918)
0.00868
1918708
(-73 from 1917)
104
(-11 from 1917)
0.00865
1917635
(+44 from 1916)
115
(+14 from 1916)
0.01023
1916679
(-15 from 1915)
101
(+2 from 1915)
0.00930
1915664
(-69 from 1914)
99
(+8 from 1914)
0.00967
1914595
(-8 from 1913)
91
(+15 from 1913)
0.01142
1913587
(+16 from 1912)
76
(+10 from 1912)
0.01160
1912603
(-68 from 1911)
66
(+5 from 1911)
0.01125
1911535
(-42 from 1910)
61
(-7 from 1910)
0.01381
1910493
(+3 from 1909)
68
(+11 from 1909)
0.01621
1909496
(+31 from 1908)
57
(+9 from 1908)
0.01549
1908527
(-132 from 1907)
48
(-32 from 1907)
0.01354
1907395
(+91 from 1906)
80
(+30 from 1906)
0.02371
1906486
(+24 from 1905)
50
(+6 from 1905)
0.01595
1905510
(-10 from 1904)
44
(+1 from 1904)
0.01420
1904500
(-30 from 1903)
43
(-3 from 1903)
0.01470
1903470
(+39 from 1902)
46
(+7 from 1902)
0.01654
1902509
(-112 from 1901)
39
(-16 from 1901)
0.01391
1901397
(+20 from 1900)
55
(-10 from 1900)
0.02163
1900417
(-15 from 1899)
65
(+13 from 1899)
0.02046
1899402
(+63 from 1898)
52
(+8 from 1898)
0.02101
1898465
(-68 from 1897)
44
(-9 from 1897)
0.01605
1897397
(-39 from 1896)
53
(-13 from 1896)
0.02135
1896358
(-1 from 1895)
66
(+5 from 1895)
0.02619
1895357
(+13 from 1894)
61
(+4 from 1894)
0.02469
1894370
(+9 from 1893)
57
(+6 from 1893)
0.02416
1893379
(-41 from 1892)
51
(-9 from 1892)
0.02264
1892338
(+13 from 1891)
60
(+10 from 1891)
0.02668
1891351
(-34 from 1890)
50
(-13 from 1890)
0.02544
1890317
(+29 from 1889)
63
(+11 from 1889)
0.03124
1889346
(+10 from 1888)
52
(+7 from 1888)
0.02748
1888356
(-54 from 1887)
45
(-5 from 1887)
0.02375
1887302
(+16 from 1886)
50
(+7 from 1886)
0.03217
1886318
(-12 from 1885)
43
No change from 1885
0.02797
1885306
(-16 from 1884)
43
(-1 from 1884)
0.03029
1884290
(-3 from 1883)
44
(+6 from 1883)
0.03198
1883287
(-16 from 1882)
38
(-3 from 1882)
0.03165
1882271
(-14 from 1881)
41
(+2 from 1881)
0.03544
1881257
(-38 from 1880)
39
(-10 from 1880)
0.03945
1880219
First SSA data recorded
49
First SSA data recorded
0.05020

American States Popularity Rankings for Lina

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4982021#5072022#3752023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4432021#4592022#3202023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#7062021#5792022#5672023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#6302021#4632022#5292023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#8522021#6602022#8402023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#7762021#4842022#6292023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4072021#2772022#2832023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#5842021#5882022#3442023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2342021#2802022#3912023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#9962021#5422022#5382023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#6732021#5882022#5942023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4992021#5782022#5492023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4272021#5022022#4572023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#9612021#12792022#9052023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#5102021#5832022#9802023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#7192021#6122022#5292023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#6692021#5002022#4952023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#12242020#12672021#10972023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4961940#4521943#4451944

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3082020#3002022#3942023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#7222020#6632021#5372022

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4341939#4561941#6682023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#8092021#7212022#11702023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5952018#6942019#5802023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#9342010#7972011#7782022

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5151923#5031930#5772003

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4492010#5872014#6062015

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3201912#4641919#4591920

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5161918#5301932#4791940

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6752015#7792017#7282023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2371928#2381943#3021948

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1832014#2512020

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#4401924#4081929

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#10522010#10302022

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1942019

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1311913

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#7872021

Popularity Rankings for Lina in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#52020#42021#52022

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#52020#72021#52022

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#62020#112021#102022

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#72021#62022#82023

Popularity in Turkey

Turkey flagTurkey#122021#142022#82023

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#152020#152021#152022

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#752020#782021#742022

Popularity in Basque Country, Spain

Basque Country, Spain flagBasque Country, Spain#742021#842022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#832020#892021#832022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#912010#1132022#1052023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#1122021#1132022#1332023

Popularity in Russia (Moscow)

Russia (Moscow) flagRussia (Moscow)#1372015

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1611946#1981947#1861948

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#2001938#1961943#1901959

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2132021#2032022#4142023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3842016#2562017

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#2652021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#3322020#3662022#4582023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3492019#4022020#3652021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4552015#4492018#3992020

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4182022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6612021#4202022#4452023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Lina a Name for Boys or Girls?

Lina is a common name for girls. Its meanings of tenderness and sunlight, combined with its elegant sound, make it a popular choice for baby girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Lina

Lina in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Lina Wertmüller (Film Director, 1928–2021): An Italian film director and screenwriter who was the first woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director.
  • Lina Medina (Child Mother, 1933): A Peruvian woman who became the youngest confirmed mother in medical history at the age of five.
  • Lina Cavalieri (Opera Singer, 1874–1944): An Italian opera singer, actress, and model known for her beauty and talent on stage.
  • Lina Esco (Actress, 1985): An American actress, producer, and director known for her roles in TV series and her activism for women's rights.
  • Lina Basquette (Actress, 1907–1994): An American actress whose career spanned over 75 years, including silent films and Broadway performances.
  • "Lina Inverse (""Slayers,"" 1995 TV Series): A powerful and quirky sorceress who embarks on numerous adventures.
  • Lina Mayfleet (""City of Ember,"" 2008 Film): A brave girl who discovers a way to save her underground city.
  • Lina Island (British Columbia, Canada): A serene island located in the North Coast Regional District, known for its proximity to the Khrana Indian Reserve and Haina, perfect for nature enthusiasts and exploring indigenous culture.

Similar Names to Lina

Sibling Names for Lina