Lina Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Lina is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Lina?
Lina is spelled L-I-N-A. The name has 4 letters.
Lina at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Lina may derive from a diminutive form of names ending in “-lina”, often related to “tender” or “delicate” roots in various languages.
- Origin
- Lina is commonly associated with several linguistic and cultural origins, including as a short form of names such as Carolina and Angelina.
- Pronunciation
- LEE-nuh · 2 syllables
Lina Popularity in 2025
Rank#572
Recorded Births527
- Girls usage fell 7 places to #572 and recorded 7 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Lina Mean?
Lina may derive from a diminutive form of names ending in “-lina”, often related to “tender” or “delicate” roots in various languages.
Origin: Lina is commonly associated with several linguistic and cultural origins, including as a short form of names such as Carolina and Angelina. It is used across multiple cultures with varying etymological ties.
How Do You Pronounce Lina?
PronunciationLEE-nuh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Lina?
- History
- The name Lina appears in multiple historical records in different languages, often as a diminutive or short form, but its earliest uses and exact origins remain varied and are not conclusively documented.
Lina Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 527 | #572 |
| 2024 | Girls | 534 | #565 |
| 2023 | Girls | 513 | #585 |
| 2022 | Girls | 514 | #581 |
| 2021 | Girls | 441 | #670 |
| 2020 | Girls | 413 | #690 |
| 2019 | Girls | 392 | #723 |
| 2018 | Girls | 361 | #754 |
| 2017 | Girls | 375 | #750 |
| 2016 | Girls | 335 | #847 |
| 2015 | Girls | 329 | #849 |
| 2014 | Girls | 364 | #768 |
| 2013 | Girls | 306 | #850 |
| 2012 | Girls | 355 | #773 |
| 2011 | Girls | 309 | #852 |
| 2010 | Girls | 315 | #851 |
| 2009 | Girls | 280 | #953 |
| 2008 | Girls | 299 | #916 |
| 2007 | Girls | 279 | #964 |
| 2006 | Girls | 264 | #984 |
| 2005 | Girls | 250 | #979 |
| 2004 | Girls | 274 | #887 |
| 2003 | Girls | 251 | #939 |
| 2002 | Girls | 224 | #984 |
When Was Lina Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Girls
534 recorded births
National rank #565
2025 · Girls
527 recorded births
National rank #572
2022 · Girls
514 recorded births
National rank #581
2023 · Girls
513 recorded births
National rank #585
Where Lina Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #268 | 12 |
| MA | #284 | 20 |
| NJ | #323 | 25 |
| VA | #333 | 24 |
| NY | #359 | 47 |
| OR | #396 | 9 |
| FL | #404 | 46 |
| IL | #417 | 25 |