The nameLyna
Lyna is a short modern spelling close to Lina.
- Girl's name
- Modern
Meaning
Lyna is usually read as a form of Lina, from names ending in lina, or of the Arabic Lina, "tender palm".
Origin
Modern.
History
In England and Wales Lyna reached 2706th place in 2017.
Lyna in other languages
Lyna is a spelling of Lina. In Europe, Lina shortens names such as Carolina or Angelina, and in Arabic it means a young palm tree.
Popularity of the name Lyna
Lyna in the United States
Lyna was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 222 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Lyna. Its rise began around 1911, and it peaked in 2004. Half of all babies named Lyna in the United States were born before 1996.
Lyna in France
Lyna was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 8,535 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Lyna. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Lyna in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 879 births a year.
Lyna in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Lyna
Names from the same generation as Lyna, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lyna mean?
Lyna is usually read as a form of Lina, from names ending in lina, or of the Arabic Lina, "tender palm".
What is the origin of the name Lyna?
Modern.
Is Lyna a girl's or a boy's name?
Lyna is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Lyna?
In 2024, Lyna was the 4920th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 27 births.
What are the variants of the name Lyna?
Variants and related names of Lyna include Lina.
What are good sibling names for Lyna?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Leana, Leyna, Kadiatou and Carmel for a sister, Aleksandar, Adil, Mehdi and Gaston for a brother.