Hina first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Hina has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Hina

A feminine name of Japanese origin meaning "princess" or "sun child".

Popularity of Hina by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Hina is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 29 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Hina.

YearMale CountFemale Count
2024029
2023020
2022015
2021010
2020014
2019018
2018012
201706
201608
201505
201409
201208
2011017
2010014
2009014
2008013
2007012
2006015
2005015
2004022
2003028
2002012
2001017
2000014
1999014
1998014
1997022
1996017
1995022
1994022
1993018
1992019
1991020
1990018
1989019
1988017
1987015
1986016
1985011
1984015
1983014
1982013
1981011
1980010
1979013
197706
197506

The history of the first name Hina

The name Hina has its origins in several ancient cultures and languages across the world. In Hawaiian mythology, Hina is the mother goddess who presides over the moon and fertility. She is revered as the goddess of childbirth and is often depicted as a young, beautiful woman.

The name Hina is also found in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language from the Indian subcontinent. In Sanskrit, the name Hina means "abandoned" or "forsaken." This negative connotation likely stems from the concept of "hina" as representing a state of spiritual degradation or loss of virtue.

In Arabic, the name Hina is a variation of the name Hind, which is derived from the word "hind" meaning "India." It is a name associated with the Indian subcontinent and its rich cultural heritage.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Hina is Hina, the daughter of the Babylonian king Sennacherib, who ruled from 704 to 681 BC. She is mentioned in the Babylonian Chronicles, a series of ancient cuneiform tablets that record events in Mesopotamia.

In Japanese mythology, Hina is the name of the goddess of the sun and the wife of the storm god Susanoo. She is celebrated during the annual Hinamatsuri festival, which honors the beauty and resilience of young girls.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hina. Hina Rabbani Khar (born in 1977) is a Pakistani politician who served as the first female Foreign Minister of Pakistan from 2011 to 2013. Hina Khan (born in 1987) is an Indian actress and model known for her work in television and films.

Another famous bearer of the name is Hina Hirose (born in 1998), a Japanese actress and model who has appeared in several television shows and movies. Hina Suguta (born in 1991) is a Japanese singer and songwriter who gained popularity as a member of the girl group Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku.

In literature, Hina Asakura is a character in the Japanese light novel and anime series Shaman King. She is a powerful shaman and a member of the Asakura family, known for her fierce loyalty and determination.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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