Rising since 1987, #2,542 for girls today.
Popularity of Hinda since 1916
Babies named Hinda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 40 |
| 1930s | 63 |
| 1940s | 122 |
| 1950s | 67 |
| 1960s | 30 |
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 109 |
| 1990s | 160 |
| 2000s | 256 |
| 2010s | 367 |
| 2020s | 363 |
Meaning & origin
Hinda is a name with deep roots in Ashkenazi Jewish tradition, derived from the German word for 'hind' or 'deer'. While first recorded in U.S. data in 1916, the name saw a resurgence in recent years, peaking in popularity at rank 2023. Despite its low overall frequency (only 1 in 23,294 girls in 2025), Hinda has been on a steady rise since 1987, particularly concentrated in states like New York and New Jersey. The name's trajectory suggests a growing appreciation for its vintage, cultural resonance within Jewish communities.
Hinda is a Yiddish name, derived from the German word 'Hinde' meaning 'hind' or 'deer'. It has been used among Ashkenazi Jewish communities for centuries. The name may also be related to the Hebrew name Hina. Historically, Hinda was popular in Eastern Europe and later among Jewish immigrants in the United States.
Where Hinda is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Hinda” around the world
Where Hinda lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hindy, Hindel
Variants: Hindel
Sibling names for Hinda
Names that share Hinda's style, for a brother or sister.
