Lina
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Lina is a Germanic, Latin, and Arabic name meaning “tender, gentle, or flaxen”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.98% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Lina
Lina is a name of Germanic, Latin, and Arabic origin that functions as both a standalone name and a diminutive. In Germanic contexts, it derives from elements meaning 'tender' or 'delicate', while in Latin, it is associated with the term for 'linseed' or 'flax'. The name also possesses an Arabic lineage, where it translates to 'soft' or 'gentle'.
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Gender Usage of the Name Lina
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Lina is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.98% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Lina
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Lina is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 8.9K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.2K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 1.5K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 125K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Lina ranked #182 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #320 in 2024 — an improvement of 138 places. Lina maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #172 in 2013. Its lowest recorded position was #1,509 in 1949. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 72 places (from #254 to #182).
Name StyleMethodology
Lina is classified as Timeless Girl Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 303 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 1,099 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Lina
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- L — Girl Names Starting with L
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Lina exhibits two syllables with an initial stress pattern, resulting in a balanced and highly accessible pronunciation. It is widely recognized through the performer Lina Cavalieri, which contributes to its Beautiful & Charming and Elegant & Timeless appeal. The liquid consonant center ensures a seamless transition between vowels.
Middle Names For Lina
Middle names used with LinaMethodology
Lina is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Lina Maria · Lina Marcela · Lina Elizabeth · Lina Mae · Lina MarieView all 145 girl middle names.
- Total 211 middle names used with Lina
- 18 boy middle names used with Lina
- 44 unisex middle names used with Lina
Middle name suggestions for LinaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Lina is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Lina Moore · Lina Mills · Lina Marsh · Lina Marks · Lina Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Lina
Sound Like Lina Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Lynn · Lena · Leona · View all Top 100 names
Spelled Like Lina Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Liana · Laina · Leina · View all 13 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Linda · Lisa · Laura · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Lina Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Lina”
Dictionary Meaning of "Lina"Methodology
A female given name, occasionally used in English
Examples
- "Lina—did not Moore call you Lina sometimes?" / "Yes: it is sometimes used as the abbreviation of Caroline in his native country."
More Info
How to Spell Lina in ASL
- L
- i
- n
- a
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