What does Hina mean?
Hina is often written with kanji for “sun” or “light,” frequently paired with “vegetable/greens.”
What does Yui mean?
Yui is commonly written with kanji meaning “gentleness,” or “to bind/tie” together with “clothing.”
Hina vs Yui
Which is more popular?
Hina is more popular than Yui today: about 31 US babies were given the name Hina in 2025, compared with 20 named Yui.
| Hina | Yui | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Sun, light; greens | Gentle; bind |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | HEE-nah | YOO-ee |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1973 | 1989 |
| Peak year | 2025 (31) | 2016 (32) |
| In 2025 | 31 | 20 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Hina
Yui
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Hina | Yui |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 120 | 119 |
| 2010s | 97 | 214 |
| 2000s | 162 | 139 |
| 1990s | 186 | 94 |
| 1980s | 141 | 8 |
| 1970s | 38 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Hina or Yui more popular?
Hina is more popular than Yui today: about 31 US babies were given the name Hina in 2025, compared with 20 named Yui.
What is the difference between Hina and Yui?
Hina means Sun, light; greens (Japanese origin), while Yui means Gentle; bind (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Hina or Yui?
In US records, Hina first appears in 1973 and Yui in 1989, so Hina has the longer recorded history.