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Lina is a feminine name used in Arabic and Turkish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘soft, tender’ in Arabic, derived from لان (lāna) meaning ‘to be soft’. It can also be from Arabic لينة (līna), a type of palm tree, likely derived from the same root." It ranked #572 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘soft, tender’ in Arabic, derived from لان (lāna) meaning ‘to be soft’. It can also be from Arabic لينة (līna), a type of palm tree, likely derived from the same root. The entry lists its usage as Arabic, Turkish.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Lina ranked #572 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #572 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lina mean?
Lina means "soft, tender", according to Behind the Name.
Is Lina a popular name?
Lina ranked #572 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Lina a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Lina appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Lina (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
