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Linh

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Pronounced LIN /ˈlɪn/Medium

Meaning: From the Vietnamese, variously 'spirit; soul; sacred; gentle; alert and intelligent' (the sense shifts with the character)Low

In 30 seconds: Spirit; soul; gentle: Linh is Vietnamese. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'LIN').
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Origin LowVietnamese
MeaningFrom the Vietnamese, variously 'spirit; soul; sacred; gentle; alert and intelligent' (the sense shifts with the character)
U.S. rank (2025)#7008 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1984
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,519

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198719752025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Linh comes from the Vietnamese, variously 'spirit; soul; sacred; gentle; alert and intelligent' (the sense shifts with the character). A crisp, classic name (said 'LIN').

In the U.S. it appears in Vietnamese families. Rare, spirit-and-soul at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Linh means, variously, 'spirit; soul; sacred; gentle; alert' in Vietnamese — the sense shifts with the character — crisp and classic (said 'LIN').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Linh — Vietnamese etymology

Variations

LynhLinhh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Linh mean?

Linh is Vietnamese, variously 'spirit; soul; sacred; gentle; alert' (the sense shifts with the character).

How do you pronounce Linh?

It's said LIN /ˈlɪn/ — one syllable.

Is Linh a boy or girl name?

Linh is a girl's name here (used for both sexes in Vietnamese families).

How popular is Linh?

Linh is a very rare name in the U.S.

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