What does Hina mean?
Hina is often written with kanji for “sun” or “light,” frequently paired with “vegetable/greens.”
What does Rin mean?
Rin is commonly written with a kanji meaning “dignified” or “cold, severe.”
Hina vs Rin
Which is more popular?
Rin is more popular than Hina today: about 42 US babies were given the name Rin in 2025, compared with 31 named Hina.
| Hina | Rin | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Sun, light; greens | Dignified |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | HEE-nah | RIN |
| Syllables | 2 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1973 | 1983 |
| Peak year | 2025 (31) | 2025 (42) |
| In 2025 | 31 | 42 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Hina
Rin
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Hina | Rin |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 120 | 202 |
| 2010s | 97 | 162 |
| 2000s | 162 | 43 |
| 1990s | 186 | 0 |
| 1980s | 141 | 12 |
| 1970s | 38 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Hina or Rin more popular?
Rin is more popular than Hina today: about 42 US babies were given the name Rin in 2025, compared with 31 named Hina.
What is the difference between Hina and Rin?
Hina means Sun, light; greens (Japanese origin), while Rin means Dignified (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Hina or Rin?
In US records, Hina first appears in 1973 and Rin in 1983, so Hina has the longer recorded history.