What does Airi mean?
Airi commonly pairs the kanji for “love” with “pear blossom” or “jasmine.”
What does Hina mean?
Hina is often written with kanji for “sun” or “light,” frequently paired with “vegetable/greens.”
Airi vs Hina
Which is more popular?
Airi is more popular than Hina today: about 36 US babies were given the name Airi in 2025, compared with 31 named Hina.
| Airi | Hina | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Love; jasmine | Sun, light; greens |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | AH-ee-ree | HEE-nah |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1993 | 1973 |
| Peak year | 2025 (36) | 2025 (31) |
| In 2025 | 36 | 31 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Airi
Hina
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Airi | Hina |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 153 | 120 |
| 2010s | 168 | 97 |
| 2000s | 61 | 162 |
| 1990s | 19 | 186 |
| 1980s | 0 | 141 |
| 1970s | 0 | 38 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Airi or Hina more popular?
Airi is more popular than Hina today: about 36 US babies were given the name Airi in 2025, compared with 31 named Hina.
What is the difference between Airi and Hina?
Airi means Love; jasmine (Japanese origin), while Hina means Sun, light; greens (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Airi or Hina?
In US records, Airi first appears in 1993 and Hina in 1973, so Hina has the longer recorded history.