Linden tree
Derived from Slavic roots referring to the linden or lime tree. In many Slavic cultures, the linden tree is considered a sacred symbol of peace and hospitality, and it is the national tree of several countries. While rare as a first name in the United States, it remains a recognizable nature-inspired name in Eastern Europe.
Less common today
Lipa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,162 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American Hasidic singer and entertainer
Early 20th-century French-Argentine figure
