Lake or lime tree
Lynia is likely a modern elaboration of the name Lynn or a variation of the Welsh name Linna. It is often associated with the Welsh word for lake or the Germanic root for the linden tree. As a rare choice, it offers a melodic, multi-syllabic alternative to shorter nature-inspired names.
Less common today
Lynia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,579 in 2004.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
