Lina
Lina: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Lina
- A female given name, occasionally used in English.
Etymology
Short form of any female name ending in -lina, such as Angelina, Carolina, Evelina. It can also be construed as a rare feminine form of Linus.
How popular is Lina?
Since 1880, 19,489 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Lina (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #221 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #7154 in 1985. In 2025 it ranked #572 for girls, with 527 babies given the name.
Names similar to Lina
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Lina
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Lina FAQ
What does the name Lina mean?
A female given name, occasionally used in English. Short form of any female name ending in -lina, such as Angelina, Carolina, Evelina. It can also be construed as a rare feminine form of Linus.
How popular is the name Lina?
Since 1880, 19,489 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Lina (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #221 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #7154 in 1985. In 2025 it ranked #572 for girls, with 527 babies given the name.
Is Lina a boy or girl name?
Lina is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 19,489 girls and 5 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.