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