My God has answered; lime tree
Linaya is a modern name with multiple possible etymologies. It is often considered a variation of the Hebrew name Linaya, meaning 'God has answered,' or a creative elaboration of the Swedish name Linn, referring to the linden or lime tree. In contemporary usage, it is appreciated for its melodic, liquid sound and its rarity.
Less common today
Linaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,156 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
