Hina
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Hina: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1989.
Of Japanese origin, Hina most commonly derives from the word for "sunshine" or "day," though it can also draw on characters meaning "vegetable" or "pigeon"—a quiet, nature-rooted name with a gentle warmth. In Hindu tradition, Hina is also a name for the fragrant henna plant, used in celebrations and adornment, giving the name parallel roots in South Asian culture. While no globally famous bearer immediately springs to mind, the name appears in Japanese folklore through the Hina Matsuri festival—the Doll Festival held each March, where families display ornate dolls to wish for girls' health and happiness. Hina is a soft, melodic name that crosses cultures with ease, though it has remained rare in Scottish naming records.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19893 babies
- Latest (1996)
- #6113 babies
- Total births
- 6since 1989
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y