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Hinami

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Pronounced hee-NAH-mee /hiˈna.mi/Medium

Meaning: A Japanese-style given name, most naturally read as hina (a common name element linked to the sun, or to the Hina dolls of the Girls' Day festival) plus mi ('beauty'). It is uncommon in Japan and is best known to Western families through anime characters, which we note honestly. The meaning depends on the characters chosen.Low

In 30 seconds: Hinami is a Japanese-style name from hina ('sun; doll') plus mi ('beauty') — known chiefly from anime, which we note (said 'hee-NAH-mee').
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Origin LowJapanese
MeaningA Japanese-style given name, most naturally read as hina (a common name element linked to the sun, or to the Hina dolls of the Girls' Day festival) plus mi ('beauty'). It is uncommon in Japan and is best known to Western families through anime characters, which we note honestly. The meaning depends on the characters chosen.
U.S. rank (2024)#14071 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 29

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320162024

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

Hinami is a Japanese-style name built from familiar elements: hina — a common name element tied to the sun and to the Hina dolls of the Girls' Day festival — and mi, 'beauty'. It is uncommon as a real given name in Japan, and Western familiarity comes largely through anime characters. As with all Japanese names, the written characters carry the meaning. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'hee-NAH-mee').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, delicate, and anime-linked.

Did you know? Hina turns up in Japanese naming and in Hinamatsuri, the Doll Festival for girls in March. Hinami adds mi, 'beauty' — but the name reaches most Western families through anime, which we note honestly (said 'hee-NAH-mee').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Hinami — Japanese elements hina + mi; anime familiarity noted; uncommon in Japan

Variations

HinaHinataHinako

Nicknames

HinaNami

Famous Bearers

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hinami mean?

Hinami reads as hina ('sun', or the Hina dolls) plus mi ('beauty'). As with all Japanese names, the written characters carry the meaning. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Hinami?

It's said hee-NAH-mee /hiˈna.mi/ — three syllables, with an even, light rhythm.

Is Hinami from anime?

For most Western families, yes — it is best known through anime characters. It is uncommon as a real given name in Japan. We note that honestly.

How popular is Hinami?

Hinami is rare in the U.S.

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