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Lina

OriginArabic; Latin diminutive
Meaning"tender"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girls#572

2025 SSA

US rank · boysUnranked

Below 5 births

About Lina

This pretty, succinct Arabic name is also commonly used as a nickname for names like Carolina.

Lina is also given to boys.

Pronounced LEE-nuh.

As of October 2026, Lina ranked #572 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #221 in 1880, Nameberry popularity #770.

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