Lyna is a distinctive choice, ranked #4844 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Lyna in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#4844
About the Name Lyna
Lyna has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1326 places in five years. It was most popular in 2017 at #2706 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2002.
Lyna is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Lyna
Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Lyna per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lyna in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Lyna has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1326 places in the last five years. Its peak was #2706 in 2017. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Lyna is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
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UK babies named Lyna (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 1326 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Lyna
Likely around 1 other Lyna in the class
UK Popularity (2002–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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