Jina

♀ Girl

Pronounced JEE-nah /ˈdʒiː.nə/Medium

Meaning: In Swahili, jina simply means 'name'; separately Jina reads as a spelling of Gina, a short form of Regina ('queen') or Georgina. Routes vary.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft, crisp name: Jina means 'name' in Swahili and echoes Gina ('queen') (said 'JEE-nah'). Warm and simple.

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Origin LowSwahili, Italian

MeaningIn Swahili, jina simply means 'name'; separately Jina reads as a spelling of Gina, a short form of Regina ('queen') or Georgina. Routes vary.

U.S. rank (2025)#11362 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1970

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,020

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

Jina is Swahili for 'name' and also a form of Gina (from Regina, 'queen,' or Georgina). Its routes vary, which we note — a warm, simple name, rare in the U.S. (said 'JEE-nah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, soft, and versatile.

Did you know? Jina means 'name' in Swahili and also reads as a spelling of Gina, a short form of Regina ('queen') — a soft, versatile name with more than one route, which we note (said 'JEE-nah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Jina — Swahili 'name' / Gina; routes vary

Variations

GinaJenaGinna

Nicknames

JinGigi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jina mean?

Jina is Swahili for 'name' and also a form of Gina (from Regina, 'queen'). The routes vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jina?

It's said JEE-nah /ˈdʒiː.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jina a boy or girl name?

Jina is a girl's name.

How popular is Jina?

Jina is a rare name in the U.S.