UK girl's name
Hinata
A feminine Japanese name meaning "sunny place" or "towards the sun".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hinata is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Hinata popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3961, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 5 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2020 to 2021. 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.
Hinata is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Hinata. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hinata ranked #3961 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 5 girls were registered as Hinata.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hinata as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3961
2021
Births in 2021
5
Latest year
Peak year
2021
5 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Hinata mean?
The name Hinata originates from the Japanese language. It is a unisex name that can be given to both boys and girls. The name is composed of two kanji characters: "hi" which means sunlight or sun, and "nata" which means to strive or aim for. Therefore, the name can be interpreted as "one who strives for the sun" or "one who aims for the sunlight."
In Japan, the name Hinata has been in use for centuries, with records of its existence dating back to the Heian period (794-1185 CE). During this time, Japan was heavily influenced by Chinese culture and literature, which may have played a role in the development of the name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hinata can be found in the famous Japanese novel "The Tale of Genji," written by Murasaki Shikibu in the early 11th century. In this work, Hinata is the name of a minor character, a princess who appears briefly in the story.
Throughout Japanese history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Hinata. One example is Hinata Yasuaki (1781-1856), a renowned scholar and calligrapher during the Edo period. Another is Hinata Masako (1875-1962), a pioneer in the field of women's education in Japan.
In more recent times, the name Hinata gained popularity due to its association with the character Hinata Hyuga from the popular anime and manga series "Naruto." Hinata Hyuga is a kind-hearted and determined kunoichi (female ninja) who overcomes her shyness and becomes a strong and capable ninja.
Outside of Japan, the name Hinata has also been used by individuals in other cultures. For instance, Hinata Miyake (born 1975) is a Japanese-American artist and educator based in New York City. Additionally, Hinata Matsunaga (born 1990) is a Japanese-Brazilian model and actress who has appeared in various television shows and films in Brazil.
It is worth noting that while the name Hinata has gained recognition globally due to its use in popular media, its historical roots and cultural significance remain deeply rooted in Japanese tradition and language.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hinata over time
The chart below shows babies named Hinata registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hinata, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2021, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hinata by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hinata 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 | #4727 | 8 | 2 |
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FAQ
Hinata: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hinata in the UK right now?
In 2021, Hinata was ranked #3961 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Hinata most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 5 babies registered as Hinata in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hinata?
A feminine Japanese name meaning "sunny place" or "towards the sun".
How many people are called Hinata in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Hinata across the 2 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.