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At a Glance: Name: Hinata – Meaning: sunny place or toward the sun – Origin: Japanese – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: hee-NAH-tah
Hinata is a Japanese name pronounced hee-NAH-tah, and it means "sunny place" or "toward the sun." It's a bright, warm-sounding name with a clear, easy-to-say rhythm.
Meaning & Origin of Hinata
Meaning: Sunny place or toward the sun.
Origin: Japanese.
How to Pronounce Hinata
Phonetic: hee-NAH-tah IPA: /hiˈnɑːtə/
Popularity of Hinata
Hinata is a rare name in the U.S., ranking #4495 in 2024 with 31 babies given the name. It peaked just a year earlier at #3294 in 2023, when 49 babies were named Hinata.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2005–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Hinata mean?
Sunny place or toward the sun.
How do you pronounce Hinata?
Hinata is pronounced hee-NAH-tah (IPA: /hiˈnɑːtə/).
Is Hinata a popular name right now?
Hinata peaked at #3294 in 2023 and is ranked #4495 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2005–2024.)
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