Sina
A feminine Persian name derived from the name Zina, meaning "weapon" or "armour".
Name Census estimates that about 1,384 living Americans carry the first name Sina. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 77.2% of registrations being female. The average person named Sina today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sina births was 1996 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sina. 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
1.4K
~ 1 in 247,655 Americans
Peak year
1996
36 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,175
Tracked since 1880
Gender
Gender distribution for Sina
Sina is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 2,216 total registrations, 506 (22.8%) were male and 1,710 (77.2%) were female.
Sina as a male name
- Ranked #7,175 in 2024
- 12 male births in 2024
- Peak: 1996 (25 births)
Sina as a female name
- Ranked #7,877 in 2024
- 14 female births in 2024
- Peak: 1917 (23 births)
Popularity
Sina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sina from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 15 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 296 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Sina remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sina 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 Sina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sinas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sina
The name Sina has its origins in ancient Persia, derived from the Persian word "Sin" meaning "moon". It was a name given to children in the hopes that they would possess the beauty and radiance of the celestial body. The name can be traced back to the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over the Persian territories from 550 BC to 330 BC.
Sina finds mentions in various ancient Persian texts, including the Shahnameh, the epic poem written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the 10th century AD. The name also appears in the Avesta, the sacred text of Zoroastrianism, the dominant religion in ancient Persia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sina is Sina ibn Ali ibn Sina, better known as Avicenna, a Persian polymath who lived from 980 AD to 1037 AD. He was a renowned philosopher, scientist, and physician, and his works had a significant influence on the development of medicine and philosophy in the Islamic world and Europe.
Another notable figure with the name Sina was Sina al-Mulk, a prominent Persian statesman and vizier who lived during the 11th century AD. He played a crucial role in the administration of the Seljuk Empire and was known for his wisdom and political acumen.
In the realm of literature, Sina Qasim was a celebrated Persian poet and writer who lived in the 19th century. He is renowned for his elegant poetry and his contributions to the literary renaissance of the Persian language during that era.
Moving forward in time, Sina Weibo was a Chinese singer and actress who rose to prominence in the 1930s. Her fame transcended national borders, and she was widely acclaimed for her performances in both Chinese and Western opera.
Lastly, Sina Valerio was an Italian actress and model who gained recognition for her roles in several popular Italian television series and films in the late 20th century.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Sina throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence and cultural significance across various regions and time periods.
People
Sina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sina as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,384 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sina 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 247,655 US residents.
Is Sina a common name?
We classify Sina as "Rare". It ranks above 92% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,216 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sina most popular?
The single biggest year for Sina was 1996, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sina is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sina a female name?
Yes, 77.2% of people registered as Sina 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.