What does Aoi mean?
Aoi can mean “hollyhock” or “blue/green,” depending on the kanji.
What does Hinata mean?
Hinata means “a sunny place” or “toward the sun.”
Aoi vs Hinata
Which is more popular?
Hinata is more popular than Aoi today: about 24 US babies were given the name Hinata in 2025, compared with 9 named Aoi.
| Aoi | Hinata | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Hollyhock; blue | Sunny place |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Pronunciation | AH-oh-ee | hee-NAH-tah |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1994 | 2005 |
| Peak year | 2014 (14) | 2023 (49) |
| In 2025 | 9 | 24 |
| Trend | Declining | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Aoi
Hinata
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Aoi | Hinata |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 9 | 226 |
| 2010s | 95 | 193 |
| 2000s | 81 | 29 |
| 1990s | 23 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aoi or Hinata more popular?
Hinata is more popular than Aoi today: about 24 US babies were given the name Hinata in 2025, compared with 9 named Aoi.
What is the difference between Aoi and Hinata?
Aoi means Hollyhock; blue (Japanese origin), while Hinata means Sunny place (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Aoi or Hinata?
In US records, Aoi first appears in 1994 and Hinata in 2005, so Aoi has the longer recorded history.