Lina
Girl name · 87 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lina: 87 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 13 births in 2024.
Often a diminutive of names like Carolina or Angelina, Lina has roots in several languages; for English and Scottish speakers, it most commonly derives from Caroline, itself from the Germanic *karlaz* meaning “free man.” In Arabic, Lina stands independently with the gentle meanings of “tender” or “palm tree.” The name gained global recognition through Lina Medina, the youngest confirmed mother in medical history, and through the acclaimed Italian film director Lina Wertmüller. The same Germanic root connects it to the Carolinas in the United States
Girl 16 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202413 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #3599 babies
- Total births
- 87since 2006
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 10%vs prior 5y