Holding steady.
Popularity of Cina since 1953
Babies named Cina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1964, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Cina's real moment was 1972.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 32 |
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cina is an uncommon name first recorded in U.S. data in 1953, with its peak year of usage in 1972. Despite this early peak, the name has not seen a significant resurgence and remains a stable, rare choice. Its exact origins are uncertain, but it likely arose as a modern variant of similar-sounding names or as a creative respelling. With no top states or notable bearers, Cina offers a distinctive option for those seeking a name that is simple yet uncommon.
Cina appears to be a modern coinage, possibly a respelling of Sina or a diminutive of names like Jacinda or Marcina. It saw some use in the United States beginning in the mid-20th century, with its peak popularity in the 1970s, but has remained rare and stable in usage.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Cina
Names that share Cina's style, for a brother or sister.
