How Many People Are Named Kina?

Complete statistics for the name Kina: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kina
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Kina means 'precious' in Sanskrit and it's very rare, with only 1,349 people named Kina living in the US today, making up just 1 in 244,537 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1973 with 46 births, but it's still considered a classic with a modern twist.

~1,044
Living in US
1 in 317,480
Americans
1973
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Precious
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Nurturing Compassionate
8
Life Path Number

Life path number 8 is associated with leadership, authority, and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

90,228
Worldwide Bearers
#11,179
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
75,187
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
3,386
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
2,317
🇺🇸 United States
1,889
🇯🇵 Japan
1,709
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,443
🇧🇯 Benin
412
🇨🇩 DR Congo
411
🇰🇭 Cambodia
373
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
367

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,349 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
406
Would be under 30 (29%)
862
Would be 30–60 (61%)
143
Would be over 60 (10%)

All 1,411 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1973

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
49
Modern Appeal
61
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kina Through the Generations

Over the decades, Kina has maintained a steady presence, though its popularity has been on a slow decline since peaking in 1973. Today, the majority of people named Kina are aged between 30 and 60, indicating that the name was most popular among parents during the mid-20th century. With an estimated 1,349 individuals bearing the name in the United States, Kina remains a unique choice, blending tradition with contemporary appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 79
California 46
Texas 18
Alabama 5
Georgia 5
Missouri 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kina's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Kina

How Many People Have the Name Kina?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,044 people in the United States currently share the name Kina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 317,480 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kina a Common or Rare Name?

Kina is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kina Mean?

Kina means "precious" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kina in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Kina Most Popular?

The name Kina reached peak popularity in 1973, with 46 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kina?

Approximately 1,044 people named Kina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,044. That works out to roughly 1 in 317,480 Americans.

Is Kina a rare name?

Kina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 317,480 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kina mean?

Kina means "precious" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Kina more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kina are male and 100% are female.

When was Kina most popular?

Kina peaked in 1973 with 46 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,044
All-Time Births1,044
1 in X1 in 317,480
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1973
World Rank#11,179
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.