Meaning and history
Hina is a Japanese feminine name whose meaning changes according to the kanji used, with common combinations referring to ideas such as sunlight, greens, or a young bird; it may also be written simply in hiragana. Hina is independently the name of an important goddess or ancestral figure in several Polynesian traditions. Japanese table-tennis player Hina Hayata is a notable bearer.
In 2025, 31 babies were recorded with the name Hina, ranking #4,460 among girls.