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Sina

♂ Boy

Pronounced SEE-nah /ˈsi.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Persian sina, 'a chest; a bosom; a breast' — linked to Ibn Sina (Avicenna), the great scholar; also a Polynesian moon-figure name; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Chest; bosom; a heart of knowledge: Sina is Persian. Crisp, scholarly, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'SEE-nah').
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Origin LowPersian
MeaningFrom Persian sina, 'a chest; a bosom; a breast' — linked to Ibn Sina (Avicenna), the great scholar; also a Polynesian moon-figure name; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6399 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 520

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619782025

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 from Persian sina, 'a chest; a bosom; a breast' — linked to Ibn Sina (Avicenna), the great medieval philosopher-physician; it is also a Polynesian moon-figure name (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; said 'SEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian families. Rare, a-heart-of-knowledge at the root, and scholarly.

Did you know? Sina means 'a chest; a bosom' in Persian — linked to Ibn Sina (Avicenna), the great medieval scholar — a crisp, scholarly name, used for both sexes (here for boys; it is also a Polynesian moon-figure name; the routes are layered; said 'SEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Sina — routes layered

Variations

SeenaSinaa

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sina mean?

Sina is Persian for 'a chest; a bosom' (linked to Ibn Sina/Avicenna); it is also a Polynesian name, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Sina?

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

Is Sina a boy or girl name?

Sina is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Sina?

Sina is a rare name in the U.S.

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