Sina

♀ Girl

Pronounced SEE-nah /ˈsi.nə/Medium

Meaning: Variously a short form of names like Rosina/Sabina and the name of Sina, a Polynesian goddess/heroine; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A short form of Rosina/Sabina; a Polynesian heroine: Sina. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'SEE-nah').

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Origin LowLatin, Samoan

MeaningVariously a short form of names like Rosina/Sabina and the name of Sina, a Polynesian goddess/heroine; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7877 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1917

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,710

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

Sina comes variously from a short form of names like Rosina/Sabina and the name of Sina, a Polynesian goddess/heroine (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'SEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in German and Pacific Islander families. Rare, a-short-form, and classic.

Did you know? Sina is variously a short form of names like Rosina/Sabina and the name of Sina, a Polynesian goddess/heroine — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SEE-nah').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Sina — routes layered

Variations

SeenaSinahZina

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Rosina— a name it shortens

Sabina— a name it shortens

Tina— a sound-neighbor -ina girls' name

Nina— a fellow short -ina girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sina mean?

Sina is variously a short form of Rosina/Sabina and the name of a Polynesian goddess; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Sina?

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

Is Sina a boy or girl name?

Sina is a girl's name.

How popular is Sina?

Sina is a rare name in the U.S.