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Linna

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Pronounced LIN-ah /ˈlɪn.ɑ/High

Meaning: A short form of Linnea ('the twinflower', named after the botanist Linnaeus) and of names ending in -lina/-line; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The twinflower; tender: Linna is a short form of Linnea. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowScandinavian
MeaningA short form of Linnea ('the twinflower', named after the botanist Linnaeus) and of names ending in -lina/-line; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9274 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1950
Total births (all-time)≈ 876

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198818802024

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

Linna is a short form of Linnea ('the twinflower', named after the botanist Linnaeus) and of names ending in -lina/-line (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'LIN-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Scandinavian and Chinese families. Rare, the-twinflower at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Linnea is 'the twinflower' (named after the botanist Linnaeus) — Linna is a short form of it (and of -lina names), crisp and sweet (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'LIN-ah').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Linnea — nickname; routes layered

Variations

LinneaLinaLinnah

Nicknames

Lin

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Lina— a kin spelling
Linnea— the source name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Linna mean?

Linna is a short form of Linnea ('the twinflower') and of -lina names; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Linna?

It's said LIN-ah /ˈlɪn.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Linna a boy or girl name?

Linna is a girl's name.

How popular is Linna?

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

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