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The baby name Lyna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LEE-nə / ˈliːnə or LY-nə / ˈlaɪnə.

Lyna is Arabic in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: LEE-nə / ˈliːnə or LY-nə / ˈlaɪnə

What is the meaning of the name Lyna ?

The baby name Lyna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LEE-nə / ˈliːnə or LY-nə / ˈlaɪnə.

Lyna is Arabic in Origin.

Lyna is a modern, cross-cultural feminine given name, most often a respelling of Lina or Lena and sometimes a Lynn- + -a formation. As Lina/Lena, it traces to multiple sources: Greek and Latin diminutives of names ending in -lina/-lena (such as Angelina, Carolina, and Helena), Slavic pet forms (e.g., Alina), and Arabic Lina/Leena, meaning “tender, soft” and also “date‑palm.” The Lynn pathway derives from the Welsh/Old English element for “lake” or “waterfall.”

Usage of Lyna rose in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, especially in French‑speaking Europe and North Africa, where the y-spelling feels contemporary; notable bearers include French‑Algerian actress Lyna Khoudri. Variants and related forms include Lina, Lena, Leena, Lynn, Lynna, Lyne, Alina, and Angelina; diminutives may be Lin or Ly. Overall meanings cluster around “tender/soft,” “date‑palm,” “light” (via Helena), or “lake/waterfall,” depending on the root.

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Lyna – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
FJ Girls 0 #9 1 583
MV 0 #19 1 644
BN 0 #30 3 2,297
BI Girls 0 #33 1 726
MV Girls 0 #33 3 2,021
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
France Girls 2021 #58 925 3,185
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
BN Girls 0 #83 24 5,459
ID Girls 0 #98 5 3,319
SD 0 #100 3 2,130
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
Switzerland Girls 2024 #121 15 1,786
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
Belgium Girls 2024 #125 61 424
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
LU Girls 0 #189 2 4,850
LT Girls 0 #199 2 1,904
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
NA Girls 0 #234 4 7,146
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
SG 0 #257 13 11,010
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
Canada Girls 2024 #270 16 2,795
TW Girls 0 #282 8 8,139
MY 0 #304 27 12,352
QA Girls 0 #306 11 15,378
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
GH Girls 0 #329 9 6,973
KZ Girls 0 #330 3 5,862
DZ 0 #335 1,942 20,130
JO Girls 0 #337 3 7,570
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
CN Girls 0 #353 7 8,829
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
MU Girls 0 #360 3 8,539
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
OM Girls 0 #418 7 15,987
PH Girls 0 #427 3 13,098
CO 0 #468 13 7,768
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
RU Girls 0 #486 13 11,913
KW Girls 0 #494 22 19,177
PA Girls 0 #512 7 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #517 9 11,303
CM Girls 0 #518 23 11,671
SG Girls 0 #525 62 18,916
AE Girls 0 #531 23 20,968
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #538 4 7,500
MY Girls 0 #546 508 24,821
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
AR Girls 0 #583 17 8,289
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
TN 0 #595 253 13,765
HK Girls 0 #599 17 16,104
BO Girls 0 #646 6 9,488
IN Girls 0 #650 5 13,121
LB 0 #683 8 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #694 4 13,071
SY 0 #713 16 11,684
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
NG Girls 0 #763 24 15,093
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
CL Girls 0 #836 16 14,098
SA Girls 0 #887 49 25,931
United States Girls 2024 #890 27 8,487
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
BR Girls 0 #929 13 12,708
PE Girls 0 #933 11 14,861
EG Girls 0 #935 25 14,742
NL Girls 0 #944 12 5,933
Spain Girls 0 #966 18 5,561
MA 0 #982 147 20,986
CO Girls 0 #983 96 16,140
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,098 14 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,107 35 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,149 35 17,781
TR 0 #1,252 3 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,394 53 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,689 3 28,008

Lyna is popular in 67 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
United States
Switzerland
Belgium

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People also ask about Lyna

Lyna is predominantly a girl's name.
Lyna is a 2 syllable name, pronounced LEE-nə / ˈliːnə or LY-nə / ˈlaɪnə.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Lina, Leena, Lena, Lynna, Liina and Linea.
Yes, very popular — Lyna ranked #58 in France in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Lyna ranks highest in France (#58 in 2021).
Lyna's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #75 in 2011 to #58 in 2021 in France.