Hina, of Japanese origin, is a name that has gained global recognition due to its use in various forms of media and popular culture. It is derived from the Japanese word 'hinata', which means 'sunny side of the mountain'. Traditionally, Hina is used as a female given name, but it can also be found as a unisex name in some cultures.
The name Hina has seen varied popularity over the years, with peaks occurring notably between 1979 and 1995, reaching its highest point in 1994 and 1995 with 22 births each year. After a decline, there was another peak around 2003 with 28 births that year. Since then, the name's popularity has been relatively stable but at a lower level than previous peaks, with recent years showing between 5 to 20 births annually. Overall, from 1973 to 2023, there have been a total of 684 babies named Hina.