Kina is of African origin, derived from the Swahili language, and means "small" or "short." It gained popularity as a given name following its usage in the 1967 novel "The Honey-Bush Did Not Bloom That Year" by the South African writer, Nadine Gordimer. The name Kina is often associated with simplicity, uniqueness, and strength, reflecting its roots in Swahili culture.
It appears that the name Kina experienced peaks and valleys in popularity over the years. The highest number of births was recorded in 1973 and 1974 with 46 births each, indicating a notable interest in the name during those years. However, there were also periods where Kina was barely used, such as between 2005 and 2010, with an average of only 13 births per year. Recently, from 2019 onwards, there has been a slight resurgence with numbers ranging from 8 to 19 births each year. Overall, the name Kina has had 1396 births in total since 1952.