Lyna

♀ Girl

Pronounced LEE-nah /ˈli.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Lina — from Arabic, 'tender, soft; a young palm tree'; also a short form of names ending in -lina; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Tender and soft: Lyna spells Lina — Arabic 'tender; a young palm'. Sweet, gentle, and warm (and a Lena echo).

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Origin MediumArabic, Latin

MeaningSpelling of Lina — from Arabic, 'tender, soft; a young palm tree'; also a short form of names ending in -lina; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#8151 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,044

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Lyna is a spelling of Lina — from Arabic, 'tender, soft; a young palm tree', and a short form of names ending in -lina (and a Lena echo; routes layered, which we note). A sweet, gentle name (said 'LEE-nah').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, tender-or-palm at the root, and gentle.

Did you know? Lina means 'tender, soft; a young palm tree' in Arabic — and is a short form of names like Carolina/Angelina; Lyna is a Y-spelling, sweet and gentle.

Overall data confidence 65%

References — Lina — routes layered

Variations

LinaLenaLeena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lyna mean?

Lyna spells Lina — Arabic 'tender, soft; a young palm tree'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Lyna?

It's said LEE-nah /ˈli.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lyna a boy or girl name?

Lyna is a girl's name.

How popular is Lyna?

Lyna is a rare name in the U.S.