Sina

Sina: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex nameScottish origin

Meaning and origin of Sina

  • A unisex given name from Scottish Gaelic.
  • A transliteration of the Persian male given name سینا (sinâ).

Etymology

Anglicization of Irish Síne and Scottish Gaelic Sìne. Doublet of Jane.

How popular is Sina?

32U.S. babies in 2025
#477peak rank (1884)
2,248babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,728 girls and 520 boys in the U.S. have been named Sina (77% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #477 in 1884. Its highest rank for boys was #2958 in 1982. In 2025, 32 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Sina FAQ

What does the name Sina mean?

A unisex given name from Scottish Gaelic. A transliteration of the Persian male given name سینا (sinâ). Anglicization of Irish Síne and Scottish Gaelic Sìne. Doublet of Jane.

What is the origin of the name Sina?

Sina is listed as a name of Scottish origin.

How popular is the name Sina?

Since 1880, 1,728 girls and 520 boys in the U.S. have been named Sina (77% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #477 in 1884. Its highest rank for boys was #2958 in 1982. In 2025, 32 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Sina a boy or girl name?

Sina is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,728 girls and 520 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.