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