Leni vs Lina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leni

Girl #1,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, bright, shining torch"

Origin: Greek via Germanic Helena

German Scandinavian Dutch American

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Girl #567 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"palm tree"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Italian Scandinavian German Spanish

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Leni Rank #1,245

Lina Rank #567

Lina is more popular, ranked #567 vs #1245 for Leni.

Is Leni or Lina more popular?

Lina is more popular, ranked #567 compared to Leni at #1245 in the United States.

What do Leni and Lina mean?

Leni means "light, bright, shining torch" (Greek via Germanic Helena origin). Lina means "palm tree" (Arabic origin).

Are Leni and Lina boy or girl names?

Leni is primarily a girl name. Lina is primarily a girl name.