Lina Girl

Popularity: #479 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Arabic; Latin; German; Scandinavian

Meaning

Arabic: tender; Latin: light; German: soft; Scandinavian: delicate

Historical & Cultural Background

Lina is a name with multiple origins, often associated with different meanings across cultures. In Arabic-speaking countries, it signifies tenderness and softness. In Latin, it is derived from 'linum,' meaning light, while in German and Scandinavian contexts, it conveys delicacy. The name has been popular in various forms throughout history.

Trend Summary

Lina has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Linae, Leena

Variants

  • Lina
  • Linae
  • Linnie

International Variants

  • Lina (Spanish)
  • Lina (Italian)
  • Lina (Swedish)
  • Lina (Arabic)

Famous people named Lina

Lina Bo Bardi was a Brazilian modernist architect known for her innovative designs.

Lina Wertmüller was an Italian film director and screenwriter, recognized for her influential works in cinema.

Lina Inverse is a fictional character from the anime series 'Slayers,' known for her powerful magic.

Lina Khil is a prominent figure in the field of mathematics, particularly in algebraic geometry.

Fictional characters named Lina

Lina Inverse from 'Slayers' is a powerful sorceress and the main protagonist of the series.

Lina from 'The Princess and the Pea' is a character in various adaptations of the classic fairy tale.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lina was first seen in the United States in 1880. Lina has ranked as high as #853 nationally which occurred in 2024 and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Lina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lina (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 75
16%
TX 65
14%
NY 55
12%
FL 36
8%
NJ 26
5%
MA 22
5%
IL 21
4%
VA 19
4%
PA 18
4%
WA 14
3%
OH 14
3%
GA 13
3%
CT 12
3%
AZ 10
2%
NC 10
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188049
188139
188241
188338
188444
188543
188643
188750
188845
188952
189063
189150
189260
189351
189457
189561
189666
189753
189844
189952
190065
190155
190239
190346
190443
190544
190650
190780
190848
190957
191068
191161
191266
191376
191491
191599
1916101
1917115
1918104
1919102
1920111
1921122
1922109
192398
1924115
1925104
192690
192789
192875
1929101
193091
193174
193270
193373
193471
193570
193648
193777
193869
193964
194062
194162
194253
194367
194454
194553
194657
194773
1948100
194974
195065
195170
195259
195370
195452
195588
195679
195782
195888
195993
196078
196181
196263
1963113
196483
196599
196693
1967113
196887
196999
197097
197191
197294
197396
1974103
1975108
1976119
1977117
1978102
1979122
1980153
1981133
1982131
1983129
1984125
1985123
1986141
1987152
1988137
1989149
1990153
1991171
1992187
1993161
1994162
1995163
1996177
1997190
1998161
1999198
2000180
2001215
2002224
2003251
2004274
2005250
2006264
2007279
2008299
2009280
2010315
2011309
2012355
2013305
2014364
2015329
2016335
2017374
2018360
2019392
2020413
2021441
2022514
2023513
2024530