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Hina

/ HEE-nah /
Girl Japanese 2 syllables
Meaning
Hina means Sun, light; greens (Japanese).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Japanese
Pronunciation
HEE-nah
Popularity
#4490 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Hina in the US, 1880–2025
198020002020

Hina first appears in US records in 1973. It peaked in 2025, when 31 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 31.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Hina popular?

Near its peak Hina is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

US babies given the name Hina, by decade
2020s 120
2010s 97
2000s 162
1990s 186
1980s 141
1970s 38

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Hina mean?

Hina is often written with kanji for “sun” or “light,” frequently paired with “vegetable/greens.”

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Names that pair well with Hina

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hina mean?

Hina means Sun, light; greens. Hina is often written with kanji for “sun” or “light,” frequently paired with “vegetable/greens.”

What is the origin of the name Hina?

Hina is of Japanese origin.

How do you pronounce Hina?

Hina is pronounced “HEE-nah.”

Is Hina a boy or a girl name?

Hina is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Hina a popular name right now?

Hina is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

How popular is the name Hina?

In 2025, Hina ranked #4490 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Hina most popular?

Hina was most popular in 2025, when about 31 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Hina?

Names similar to Hina include Yui, Airi, Himari, Mio, Rin.

What names go well with Hina?

Japanese names that pair well with Hina include Hana, Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren.