Declining since 2019, #5,410 for girls today.
Popularity of Aina since 1901
Babies named Aina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2018, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aina's real moment was 1901.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 18 |
| 1910s | 45 |
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 108 |
| 2010s | 210 |
| 2020s | 185 |
Meaning & origin
Aina is a name with multiple potential origins, each carrying a distinct meaning. In Hebrew, it is linked to Channah, meaning 'grace,' while in Japanese it can signify 'love.' Despite these attractive meanings, Aina has never been widely used in the United States. Its highest recorded rank was 5,410 in 2025, reflecting a relatively rare choice. The name was first recorded in 1901 and has experienced a decline in usage since 2019, falling by 15 positions in the rankings. It is given to about 1 in 69,881 girls today. Aina's rarity may appeal to parents seeking an uncommon name with cross-cultural resonance.
The name Aina has multiple possible origins. In Hebrew, it is a short form of names like Channah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' In Japanese, Aina means 'love' or 'affection' depending on the kanji characters used. The name has seen occasional use in Western countries, often as a variant of Aina or a feminine form of Aino. Its use in the United States has been rare, with the highest ranking in 1901.
“Aina” around the world
Where Aina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
165
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ai, Ina
Sibling names for Aina
Names that share Aina's style, for a brother or sister.
