What does Hinata mean?
Hinata means “a sunny place” or “toward the sun.”
What does Nagi mean?
Nagi is written with the kanji for the calm “lull” of the sea between wind and waves.
Hinata vs Nagi
Which is more popular?
Hinata is more popular than Nagi today: about 24 US babies were given the name Hinata in 2025, compared with 8 named Nagi.
| Hinata | Nagi | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Sunny place | Calm, lull |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Pronunciation | hee-NAH-tah | NAH-gee |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 2005 | 1992 |
| Peak year | 2023 (49) | 2024 (10) |
| In 2025 | 24 | 8 |
| Trend | Rising | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Hinata
Nagi
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Hinata | Nagi |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 226 | 26 |
| 2010s | 193 | 41 |
| 2000s | 29 | 48 |
| 1990s | 0 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Hinata or Nagi more popular?
Hinata is more popular than Nagi today: about 24 US babies were given the name Hinata in 2025, compared with 8 named Nagi.
What is the difference between Hinata and Nagi?
Hinata means Sunny place (Japanese origin), while Nagi means Calm, lull (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Hinata or Nagi?
In US records, Hinata first appears in 2005 and Nagi in 1992, so Nagi has the longer recorded history.