UK girl's name
Bina
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "brilliant, radiant".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bina is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Bina popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 5 births.
This profile covers 17 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2007 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 17 living people in the UK are called Bina. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bina ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 5 girls were registered as Bina.
- • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bina as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
5 births
Estimated living
17
2026
Meaning
What does Bina mean?
The name Bina has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "bindu," which means "drop" or "dot." This name has a rich history that spans across various cultures and time periods.
In Hinduism, the term "bindu" holds significant spiritual and philosophical connotations, representing the source of creation and the ultimate reality. The name Bina is often associated with the concept of the divine feminine energy, also known as "Shakti" in Hindu philosophy.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bina can be found in ancient Hindu texts, such as the Upanishads and the Puranas. These sacred scriptures mention the name in various contexts, often as a representation of the divine feminine principle or as a symbolic reference to the universe's origin.
During the ancient and medieval periods, the name Bina was relatively uncommon but not unheard of. One notable historical figure bearing this name was Bina Devi, a 16th-century Hindu queen from the Ahom kingdom in present-day Assam, India. She was known for her courage and leadership during times of conflict.
As time progressed, the name Bina gained popularity across various regions of South Asia, particularly in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Several prominent individuals have carried this name throughout history, including:
1. Bina Rai (1919-2009), a renowned Indian actress and dancer who made significant contributions to the Bengali film industry. 2. Bina Agarwal (born 1951), an Indian economist and professor known for her work on gender, land rights, and environmental economics. 3. Bina Ramani (1942-2022), an Indian businesswoman and socialite who founded the famous Ramani's nightclub in New Delhi. 4. Bina Puri (born 1956), a Malaysian businesswoman and the founder of Bina Puri Holdings Berhad, a construction company. 5. Bina Chatterjee (1924-2001), an Indian classical singer and exponent of the Patiala gharana, a prominent musical lineage.
While the name Bina has its roots in Sanskrit and Hinduism, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly among communities with South Asian heritage. The name continues to be cherished for its spiritual and linguistic significance, as well as its association with notable individuals throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Bina over time
The chart below shows babies named Bina registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Bina, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bina by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bina was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4918 | 8 | 2 |
| 2000s | #5373 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Bina
- Bethany 43,226
- Brooke 18,370
- Bella 14,112
- Bonnie 12,149
- Beatrice 11,306
- Bethan 7,968
- Beth 6,440
- Betsy 5,065
- Beatrix 4,317
- Billie 4,220
- Beau 3,231
- Bryony 3,167
FAQ
Bina: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bina in the UK right now?
In 2020, Bina was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Bina most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 5 babies registered as Bina in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bina?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "brilliant, radiant".
How many people are called Bina in the UK?
A total of 17 babies have been registered as Bina across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.