Sina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Sina is a name of Persian origin meaning knowledge or wisdom. It evolved from the Persian language and is associated with the historical figure Avicenna. The name reflects traits of intelligence and enlightenment, with no biblical relevance. It gained popularity during the Islamic Golden Age and continues to be viewed positively in modern contexts.
The name Sina is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sina has been stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7683rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4003rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6487th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8169th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1916th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3033rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3807th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4704th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5972nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8719th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8532nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sina"
Pronunciation
/ˈsiːnə/
Origin
Persian
Etymology
The name Sina is derived from the Persian word 'Sina', which means 'knowledge' or 'wisdom'. It is also associated with the famous Persian physician and philosopher Avicenna, whose name in Arabic is Ibn Sina.
Meaning
knowledge, wisdom
Language Evolution
Sina (Persian), Ibn Sina (Arabic)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Islamic Golden Age due to the influence of Avicenna, whose works in philosophy and medicine were highly regarded.
Variants & Derivatives
Sina, Sinae, Sine
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Sina is perceived as a modern and intellectual name, often associated with wisdom and knowledge.
Famous People
Avicenna (Ibn Sina), Persian polymath, Sina Kian, Iranian footballer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sina"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Sina"
"Sina" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7683rd of 10718 | 20 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4003rd of 16616 | 201 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6487th of 24088 | 177 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8169th of 23106 | 108 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1916th of 9107 | 342 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3033rd of 9204 | 163 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3807th of 12526 | 194 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4704th of 19264 | 189 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5972nd of 27321 | 215 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8719th of 35406 | 195 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8532nd of 30306 | 151 |
Regional Popularity of "Sina" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
35.16% 2221st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
38.34% 2861st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Sina" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
78.14% 3160th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
80.86% 5108th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
87.11% 6501st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sina" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.