Holding steady, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Sina since 1880
Babies named Sina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sina's real moment was 1884.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 112 | 0 |
| 1890s | 135 | 0 |
| 1900s | 106 | 0 |
| 1910s | 140 | 0 |
| 1920s | 128 | 0 |
| 1930s | 90 | 0 |
| 1940s | 116 | 0 |
| 1950s | 85 | 0 |
| 1960s | 103 | 0 |
| 1970s | 123 | 15 |
| 1980s | 124 | 93 |
| 1990s | 139 | 157 |
| 2000s | 116 | 111 |
| 2010s | 133 | 93 |
| 2020s | 78 | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Sina is an exceptionally rare name in the United States, with a long but sparse history. First recorded in 1880, it reached its highest rank of 6,325 in the latest year 2025, with an incidence of 1 in 89,293 newborns. Its peak year was 1884, but even then it was rare. The trajectory has been stable over the past decade, with no states showing above-average usage. The name's multiple cultural origins give it a global feel: in Persian and Arabic contexts it is predominantly male, while in German-speaking Europe it is female. This duality, combined with its melodic sound, makes Sina a distinctive choice for parents seeking a cross-cultural name with ancient roots.
The name Sina is of disputed origin. In Persian, it may be a shortened form of 'Sinai' or related to 'sin' (nature). In Arabic, it could mean 'treasure' or 'shining'. In Greek, it appears in mythology as a woodland nymph. Modern usage, particularly in German-speaking countries, is often a diminutive of names ending in '-sina' or a short form of Sinaida, but also stands independently for girls. The name is used for both sexes, with distinct cultural traditions.
“Sina” around the world
Where Sina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Sina
Names that share Sina's style, for a brother or sister.
