Lina
Lina is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Tender, delicate, or small palm tree (Arabic); also a diminutival suffix meaning 'little'.
Origin and history
Lina is a name found in multiple cultures, derived from Arabic meaning delicate or palm tree, and in European contexts as a short form of names ending in -lina such as Angelina or Carolina. It has seen steady, modern growth in the United States as a short, international choice. The name offers a gentle, cross-cultural appeal that translates easily across various languages.
Popularity in the United States
19,489 babies in the United States have been named Lina since 1880. It ranks #1081 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #584.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.7 %)
- NY (14.7 %)
- TX (14.3 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
- NC (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 444 |
| 1890-1900 | 557 |
| 1900-1910 | 527 |
| 1910-1920 | 883 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,014 |
| 1930-1940 | 707 |
| 1940-1950 | 655 |
| 1950-1960 | 746 |
| 1960-1970 | 909 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,050 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,373 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,725 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,516 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,441 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,942 |
Famous people named Lina
- Lina Wertmüller: Film Director, Screenwriter
- Lina Medina: Historical figure
Fun facts
- Lina functions as an independent name in Arabic and Scandinavian cultures, as well as a common diminutive across Romance languages.
- In Classical Arabic, the word refers specifically to a soft or young palm tree.