Lina
Pronunciation: [ l-EEN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 5 babies have been named Lina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lina is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,731 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,731
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lina
Lina is a boy name .
Is Lina a boy or girl name? Lina is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,731 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #567. Lina is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lina is currently ranked #40,731 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Lina include Lincoln, Link, Linus, Linden, Linkin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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