Kina
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "jewel" or "treasure".
Name Census estimates that about 1,301 living Americans carry the first name Kina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kina today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kina births was 1973 (46 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kina. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 263,455 Americans
Peak year
1973
46 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,403
Tracked since 1952
Popularity
Kina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kina from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 392 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kina by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kinas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Illinois, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Kina, while Missouri, Georgia, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kina
The name Kina has its origins in the Hawaiian language and culture, dating back several centuries. It is derived from the Hawaiian word "kina," which means "white sand" or "beach." This connection to the natural beauty of Hawaii's coastline imbues the name with a sense of serenity and harmony with nature.
In ancient Hawaiian traditions, names were often chosen to reflect the environment, beliefs, or aspirations of the family or community. The name Kina may have been given to children born near or associated with coastal areas, or as a way to honor the island's natural wonders.
While there are no known direct references to the name Kina in ancient Hawaiian texts or religious scriptures, its connection to the Hawaiian language and culture points to its long-standing presence in the islands.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kina was Kina'u, a Hawaiian princess and daughter of Kamehameha I, who ruled the Hawaiian Islands in the early 19th century. Born in 1803, Princess Kina'u played a significant role in the transition of Hawaii from a traditional monarchy to a constitutional government.
Another notable figure named Kina was Kina Lillet, a French opera singer and actress born in 1888. She achieved fame in the early 20th century for her performances on the Parisian stage and her appearances in several silent films.
In more recent times, Kina Grannis is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, born in 1985. She gained popularity through her YouTube channel and has released several successful albums, showcasing her talent for blending folk and pop genres.
Kina Malpartida is a Peruvian mixed martial artist and boxer, born in 1980. She has competed in various international competitions and is known for her skill and determination in the world of combat sports.
Kina Repp is an American fashion designer and entrepreneur, born in 1988. She founded the clothing brand "Mina Roe" and has been recognized for her innovative and sustainable approach to fashion design.
The name Kina has a rich cultural heritage rooted in the Hawaiian language and tradition, with connections to the natural beauty of the islands. While not widely prevalent, it has been carried by notable individuals throughout history, from royalty to artists and athletes, each leaving their unique mark on their respective fields.
People
Kina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kina as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,301 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kina going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 263,455 US residents.
Is Kina a common name?
We classify Kina as "Rare". It ranks above 91.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,411 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kina most popular?
The single biggest year for Kina was 1973, when 46 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kina is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kina in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.