The nameHina

Hina is a girl's name with very varied uses, rising in France.

Meaning

Its meaning depends on its origin. In Polynesia, Hina is a goddess linked to the moon. In Japanese, its meaning depends on the characters used.

Origin

Polynesian or Japanese, depending on the family.

History

First given in France in the early 1980s, Hina grew in the 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s.

Popularity of the name Hina

Hina in France

514thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2021peak year (95 births)
1,065babies named Hina in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Hina was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 475 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Hina. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Hina in France were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 86 births a year on average, against 53 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hina mean?

Its meaning depends on its origin. In Polynesia, Hina is a goddess linked to the moon. In Japanese, its meaning depends on the characters used.

What is the origin of the name Hina?

Polynesian or Japanese, depending on the family.

Is Hina a girl's or a boy's name?

Hina is a girl's name.