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Hinata

/ hee-NAH-tah /
Unisex Japanese 3 syllables
Meaning
Hinata means Sunny place (Japanese).
Gender
Unisex
Origin
Japanese
Pronunciation
hee-NAH-tah
Popularity
#5302 girls (U.S. 2025)
Popularity of Hinata in the US, 1880–2025
2020

Hinata first appears in US records in 2005. It peaked in 2023, when 49 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 24.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Hinata popular?

Rising Hinata has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.

US babies given the name Hinata, by decade
2020s 226
2010s 193
2000s 29

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

What does Hinata mean?

Hinata means “a sunny place” or “toward the sun.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hinata mean?

Hinata means Sunny place. Hinata means “a sunny place” or “toward the sun.”

What is the origin of the name Hinata?

Hinata is of Japanese origin.

How do you pronounce Hinata?

Hinata is pronounced “hee-NAH-tah.”

Is Hinata a boy or a girl name?

Hinata is most commonly used as a unisex name.

Is Hinata a popular name right now?

Hinata has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.

How popular is the name Hinata?

In 2025, Hinata ranked #5302 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Hinata most popular?

Hinata was most popular in 2023, when about 49 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Hinata?

Names similar to Hinata include Akira, Aoi, Hikaru, Kanata, Makoto.

What names go well with Hinata?

Japanese names that pair well with Hinata include Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren, Nami.