Holding steady.
Popularity of Sinia since 1919
Babies named Sinia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 75 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sinia is a rare and modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1919, but it has never achieved widespread popularity. Its peak usage occurred in 2002, and it has remained stable since, with no recorded rankings in national data. The name's origins are uncertain, and it may be a creative respelling of the Irish name Sinéad or a diminutive of names ending in -sina. Because of its scarcity, Sinia offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that sounds familiar yet uncommon. Its similarity to other -ia names gives it a soft, feminine quality.
The name Sinia is likely a modern coinage or a respelling of names like Sinéad (Irish form of Janet) or Sina (a short form of names ending in -sina). Its exact derivation is unclear, as it does not have a long historical record. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1919 but remained rare until a slight uptick in the 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sin, Sini, Nia
Sibling names for Sinia
Names that share Sinia's style, for a brother or sister.
