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