Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Vina since 1880
Babies named Vina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Vina's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 380 |
| 1890s | 506 |
| 1900s | 502 |
| 1910s | 777 |
| 1920s | 850 |
| 1930s | 559 |
| 1940s | 401 |
| 1950s | 296 |
| 1960s | 234 |
| 1970s | 144 |
| 1980s | 119 |
| 1990s | 132 |
| 2000s | 168 |
| 2010s | 134 |
| 2020s | 65 |
Meaning & origin
Vina is a name of multiple possible origins, used sparingly in the United States. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1880, its peak year, when it ranked 11,932nd. Since then, its usage has been stable but very low: in 2025, only about 1 in 229,610 newborns were named Vina. The name has not been recorded in any top states, reflecting its rarity. As a short form of names like Davina or Lavinia, Vina carries a delicate, vintage charm that may appeal to parents looking for an uncommon name with a soft sound. Its trajectory has remained steady over the decades without revival, keeping it a quiet choice among modern naming trends.
Vina is a name of multiple possible origins. In English, it originated as a diminutive of names ending in -vina, such as Davina (the feminine form of David) or Lavinia. It may also be a direct borrowing from Italian, where 'vina' relates to 'vino' (wine), or an adaptation of the Sanskrit word 'vīṇā', a stringed musical instrument. In the United States, Vina saw modest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its peak in 1880, but has since become rare.
Where Vina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vi
Variants: Vena, Vyna
Sibling names for Vina
Names that share Vina's style, for a brother or sister.
