The nameLina
Lina is a short, sunny girl's name, used in Europe and the Arab world. It is at its highest level in England and Wales.
- Girl's name
- European or Arabic
Meaning
Lina is often a short form of names ending in lina, such as Carolina or Paulina. In Arabic it means "tender, palm tree".
Origin
European or Arabic, depending on the family.
History
In England and Wales Lina reached 234th place in 2025, its best rank since 1996. In the United States it was best known in the late 19th century.
Lina in other languages
In Europe, Lina is a short form of names ending in ina, such as Carolina, Paulina or Angelina. In Arabic, Lina means a young palm tree. It is spelled the same in almost every language.
Famous people named Lina
- Lina Wertmüller, film director
- Lina Cavalieri, soprano
- Lina Khan, lawyer
Popularity of the name Lina
Lina in the United States
Lina was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 3,438 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Lina. Its rise began around 1890, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Lina in the United States were born before 1993. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 482 births a year on average, against 358 in the five years before.
Lina in the United Kingdom
Lina was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 934 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Lina. Half of all babies named Lina in the United Kingdom were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 164 births a year on average, against 101 in the five years before.
Lina in France
Lina in Belgium
Lina in Switzerland
Lina in Austria
Lina in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Lina
Names from the same generation as Lina, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lina mean?
Lina is often a short form of names ending in lina, such as Carolina or Paulina. In Arabic it means "tender, palm tree".
What is the origin of the name Lina?
European or Arabic, depending on the family.
Is Lina a girl's or a boy's name?
Lina is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Lina?
In 2024, Lina was the 567th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 530 births.
What are the variants of the name Lina?
Variants and related names of Lina include Elina, Leena, Liana and Lyna.
What are good sibling names for Lina?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Mina, Noor, Alia and Aya for a sister, Samir, Hamza, Vincenzo and Raphael for a brother.
Who are famous people named Lina?
Lina Wertmüller, film director; Lina Cavalieri, soprano; Lina Khan, lawyer.