The nameLinoa

Linoa is a recent French girl's name that appeared in the 2000s.

Meaning

Linoa is a recent creation without an established etymology.

Origin

Recent. Linoa is the French name of the heroine of the video game Final Fantasy VIII, called Rinoa in English.

History

The name spread in France in the 2000s and 2010s.

Popularity of the name Linoa

Linoa in France

2633rdmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2012peak year (80 births)
995babies named Linoa in France since 1900
04080 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Linoa was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 595 births over the decade, 60% of all recorded babies named Linoa. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Linoa in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 28 births a year on average, against 49 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Linoa mean?

Linoa is a recent creation without an established etymology.

What is the origin of the name Linoa?

Recent. Linoa is the French name of the heroine of the video game Final Fantasy VIII, called Rinoa in English.

Is Linoa a girl's or a boy's name?

Linoa is a girl's name.