Lina vs Lena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lina

Girl #567 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"palm tree"

Origin: Arabic

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Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Lina Rank #567

Lena Rank #263

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #567 for Lina.

Is Lina or Lena more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Lina at #567 in the United States.

What do Lina and Lena mean?

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

Are Lina and Lena boy or girl names?

Lina is primarily a girl name. Lena is primarily a girl name.