Hina

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Pronounced HEE-nah /ˈhi.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Japanese hina, 'sun, light' (or 'doll'); also Hina, a Polynesian moon/female deity; and Urdu 'henna'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Sun-bright and worldly: Hina is Japanese 'sun' — a Polynesian moon goddess — and Urdu 'henna'. Soft, luminous, and warm.

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Origin MediumJapanese, Polynesian

MeaningFrom Japanese hina, 'sun, light' (or 'doll'); also Hina, a Polynesian moon/female deity; and Urdu 'henna'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4490 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 713

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hina comes from Japanese hina, 'sun, light' (or 'doll'), from the Polynesian goddess Hina (of the moon and femininity), and from Urdu/Arabic 'henna' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, worldly name.

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese, South Asian, and Pacific families. Rare, sun-or-moon at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? Hina means 'sun, light' in Japanese — and is a great Polynesian moon/female deity, plus the Urdu word for 'henna'; soft and luminous across cultures.

Overall data confidence 65%

References — Hina — routes layered

Variations

HeenaHinata

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hina mean?

Hina is Japanese for 'sun, light', a Polynesian moon goddess, and Urdu for 'henna'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Hina?

It's said HEE-nah /ˈhi.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hina a boy or girl name?

Hina is a girl's name.

How popular is Hina?

Hina is a rare name in the U.S.