Lina Girl

Popularity: #490 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LEE-nah /ˈliːnə/

Origin: Arabic; Latin; German; Scandinavian

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

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lina has roots in multiple languages and cultures, deriving primarily from the Latin word "linum," meaning "flax." This etymology connects to the use of flax in textiles, symbolizing purity and simplicity. The name also has connections to the Arabic name "Lina," which means "tender" or "delicate." In this context, it reflects qualities of gentleness and softness, further enriching its meaning across different cultures.

The name entered the English language through various channels, including the influence of Latin and the spread of Arabic culture during the Middle Ages. Historically, the name Lina has been associated with several notable figures.

In the Christian tradition, it is linked to Saint Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine, who played a crucial role in the promotion of Christianity in the Roman Empire during the 4th century. The name gained further prominence through its use in literature and art, particularly during the Renaissance, when classical names were revived and celebrated.

The name appears in various forms across different cultures, such as in Italian and Spanish, where it is often used as a diminutive of names like Carolina or Angelina. Culturally, Lina has been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing beauty and grace.

In many societies, names that convey tenderness or purity have been favored for girls, contributing to the name's enduring appeal. The name has also been featured in folklore and stories, reinforcing its significance in cultural narratives.

Its adaptability across languages and cultures has allowed it to maintain relevance through centuries, making it a name that resonates with a sense of timelessness and elegance.

Famous people named Lina

In this section, you will find notable people named Lina. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Lina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Lina who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Lina Wertmüller is a film director best known for Seven Beauties, The Seduction of Mimi, and Pasqualino Settebellezze.

Lina Inverse is a fictional character best known as the protagonist of the anime and light novel series Slayers.

Lina Lamont is a fictional character best known for her role in the film Singin' in the Rain.

Fictional characters named Lina

The following list of fictional characters named Lina is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.

You may also submit corrections, which we will review and update as quickly as possible.

Lina Inverse is a fictional character from the light novel and anime series Slayers. She is a powerful sorceress known for her quick wit and appetite for adventure.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lina, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

LaraMinaNinaTinaSinaRina

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lina. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

LinaeLeena

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lina was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Lina has ranked as high as #1118 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and North Carolina.

In the past 5 years the name Lina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lina is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lina.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 527 0 527
2024 534 0 534
2023 513 0 513
2022 514 0 514
2021 441 0 441
2020 413 0 413
2019 392 0 392
2018 361 0 361
2017 375 0 375
2016 335 0 335
2015 329 0 329
2014 364 0 364
2013 306 0 306
2012 355 0 355
2011 309 0 309
2010 315 0 315
2009 280 0 280
2008 299 0 299
2007 279 0 279
2006 264 0 264
2005 250 0 250
2004 274 0 274
2003 251 0 251
2002 224 0 224
2001 215 0 215
2000 180 0 180
1999 198 0 198
1998 161 0 161
1997 190 0 190
1996 177 0 177
1995 163 0 163
1994 162 0 162
1993 162 0 162
1992 186 0 186
1991 173 0 173
1990 153 0 153
1989 149 0 149
1988 137 0 137
1987 152 0 152
1986 141 0 141
1985 128 5 123
1984 125 0 125
1983 129 0 129
1982 131 0 131
1981 133 0 133
1980 153 0 153
1979 122 0 122
1978 103 0 103
1977 117 0 117
1976 119 0 119
1975 108 0 108
1974 103 0 103
1973 96 0 96
1972 94 0 94
1971 91 0 91
1970 97 0 97
1969 99 0 99
1968 87 0 87
1967 113 0 113
1966 93 0 93
1965 99 0 99
1964 83 0 83
1963 113 0 113
1962 63 0 63
1961 81 0 81
1960 78 0 78
1959 93 0 93
1958 88 0 88
1957 82 0 82
1956 79 0 79
1955 88 0 88
1954 52 0 52
1953 70 0 70
1952 59 0 59
1951 70 0 70
1950 65 0 65
1949 74 0 74
1948 100 0 100
1947 73 0 73
1946 57 0 57
1945 53 0 53
1944 54 0 54
1943 67 0 67
1942 53 0 53
1941 62 0 62
1940 62 0 62
1939 64 0 64
1938 69 0 69
1937 77 0 77
1936 48 0 48
1935 70 0 70
1934 71 0 71
1933 73 0 73
1932 70 0 70
1931 74 0 74
1930 91 0 91
1929 101 0 101
1928 75 0 75
1927 89 0 89
1926 90 0 90
1925 104 0 104
1924 115 0 115
1923 98 0 98
1922 109 0 109
1921 122 0 122
1920 111 0 111
1919 102 0 102
1918 104 0 104
1917 115 0 115
1916 101 0 101
1915 99 0 99
1914 91 0 91
1913 76 0 76
1912 66 0 66
1911 61 0 61
1910 68 0 68
1909 57 0 57
1908 48 0 48
1907 80 0 80
1906 50 0 50
1905 44 0 44
1904 43 0 43
1903 46 0 46
1902 39 0 39
1901 55 0 55
1900 65 0 65
1899 52 0 52
1898 44 0 44
1897 53 0 53
1896 66 0 66
1895 61 0 61
1894 57 0 57
1893 51 0 51
1892 60 0 60
1891 50 0 50
1890 63 0 63
1889 52 0 52
1888 45 0 45
1887 50 0 50
1886 43 0 43
1885 43 0 43
1884 44 0 44
1883 38 0 38
1882 41 0 41
1881 39 0 39
1880 49 0 49

Top States for Lina (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 75
15%
TX 65
13%
NY 55
11%
FL 36
7%
NJ 26
5%
MA 22
4%
IL 21
4%
VA 19
4%
PA 18
4%
WA 14
3%
OH 14
3%
MI 14
3%
GA 13
3%
CT 12
2%
AZ 10
2%
NC 10
2%
MD 9
2%
CO 8
2%
MN 8
2%
UT 8
2%
IN 7
1%
KY 7
1%
OR 7
1%
SC 6
1%
NV 5
1%