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The baby name Kina is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KEE-nah (IPA: /ˈkiːnə/).

Kina is Japanese, Scandinavian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: KEE-nah (IPA: /ˈkiːnə/)

What is the meaning of the name Kina ?

The baby name Kina is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KEE-nah (IPA: /ˈkiːnə/).

Kina is Japanese, Scandinavian in Origin.

Kina is a multicultural given name with several roots. In Japanese it is a feminine name whose meaning depends on the kanji chosen, often evoking nature or grace (e.g., 希奈 “rare/hope + Nara,” 紀菜 “chronicle + greens,” 妃菜 “princess + greens,” 木菜 “tree + greens”). In Scandinavia, Kina functions as a familiar short form of Kristina/Christina, ultimately from Greek christianos, “a follower of Christ,” making its meaning “anointed” by association.

Beyond these, Kina appears as a modern word-name in New Zealand, where Māori kina denotes the edible sea urchin, lending maritime, resilient imagery. The name is primarily feminine but can be used unisex in contemporary settings. Variants and related forms include Keena and Kyna in English, and the long forms Kristina/Christina in Nordic use. Notable bearers include singer-songwriter Kina Grannis, which has helped the name gain recognition outside Japan and Scandinavia.

Kina has the following similar or variant Names

Kina – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
AO 0 #76 2 2,729
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
TW 0 #100 4 4,523
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
Sweden Girls 2016 #186 2 1,634
AO Girls 0 #198 12 4,575
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
BG Girls 0 #207 17 3,559
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
NA Girls 0 #233 5 7,146
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
GH 0 #245 4 5,396
AO Boys 0 #246 4 5,568
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
Canada Girls 2024 #281 5 2,795
TW Girls 0 #281 9 8,139
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
HR Girls 0 #292 3 3,687
AL Boys 0 #301 3 5,122
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
GH Girls 0 #330 8 6,973
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
MU Girls 0 #342 10 8,539
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
CN Girls 0 #351 9 8,829
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
PL Girls 0 #361 4 5,096
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
France Girls 2013 #403 4 3,238
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
PT Girls 0 #414 38 7,952
OM Girls 0 #421 4 15,987
PH Girls 0 #426 4 13,098
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
RU Girls 0 #516 8 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #522 4 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
KW Girls 0 #556 6 19,177
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
CM Girls 0 #557 4 11,671
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
CR Girls 0 #569 5 11,342
SG Girls 0 #572 15 18,916
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
HK Girls 0 #583 33 16,104
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
AE Girls 0 #590 8 20,968
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
AR Girls 0 #627 4 8,289
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
IN Girls 0 #648 7 13,121
BO Girls 0 #649 3 9,488
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
QA Boys 0 #694 14 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
SY 0 #759 9 11,684
NG Girls 0 #775 12 15,093
BR Boys 0 #783 3 12,213
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #820 19 4,949
MY Girls 0 #829 166 24,821
CL Girls 0 #836 16 14,098
TN 0 #859 7 13,765
NL Girls 0 #882 74 5,933
Spain Girls 0 #895 89 5,561
United States Girls 2024 #902 15 8,487
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
SA Girls 0 #921 15 25,931
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
PE Girls 0 #927 17 14,861
MX Boys 0 #971 12 16,355
CO Boys 0 #978 4 15,656
BR Girls 0 #990 3 12,708
NG Boys 0 #997 5 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
DZ 0 #1,037 140 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,065 14 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,095 17 25,439
MX Girls 0 #1,107 77 17,781
ZA Girls 0 #1,110 32 25,928
MA 0 #1,113 16 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,156 23 25,619
TR 0 #1,200 12 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,415 32 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,593 22 28,008

Kina is popular in 65 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
France
AE
AF

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People also ask about Kina

Kina is predominantly a girl's name.
Kina is a 2 syllable name, pronounced KEE-nah (IPA: /ˈkiːnə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Keena, Keenah, Kyna and Kīna (with macron).
Across languages, Kina has these equivalents: Katherine (diminutive), Christina (diminutive).
Yes — Kina ranked #186 in Sweden in 2016, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Kina ranks highest in Sweden (#186 in 2016).
Kina's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #921 in 2014 to #902 in 2024 in United States.