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UK girl's name

Shina

A feminine Japanese name meaning "truth" or "beautiful truth".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Shina is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shina popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5061, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2006 to 2006. 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.

Shina is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Shina. 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 2007 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Shina ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2006, when 3 girls were registered as Shina.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shina as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5061

2006

Births in 2006

3

Latest year

Peak year

2006

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Shina mean?

The name Shina has its roots in the Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the word "Shina," which means "prosperity" or "good fortune." The name has been in use for centuries, with mentions in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shina can be found in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a warrior. This epic is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE, giving the name a long and rich history.

In the 6th century CE, there was a famous Indian mathematician and astronomer named Shina, who made significant contributions to the field of mathematics. He is known for his work on the concepts of zero and negative numbers, as well as his contributions to the development of the decimal number system.

During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over parts of modern-day India and Pakistan between the 4th and 6th centuries CE, there was a renowned poet and scholar named Shina. His works were highly regarded and celebrated during his time, and some of his writings have been preserved to this day.

In the 12th century, there was a Sufi mystic and poet named Shina, who was known for his spiritual teachings and devotional poetry. His works were widely read and appreciated throughout the Islamic world, and he is still remembered as a significant figure in Sufi literature.

Another notable figure with the name Shina was a Rajput warrior and ruler who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his bravery and military prowess, and his exploits were recorded in various historical chronicles of the time.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Shina. The name has been a part of Indian culture and history for centuries and continues to be a popular choice for newborns in various parts of the world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Shina by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shina 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
2000s #5061 3 1

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FAQ

Shina: questions and answers

How popular is the name Shina in the UK right now?

In 2006, Shina was ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Shina most popular?

The peak year on record was 2006, with 3 babies registered as Shina in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Shina?

A feminine Japanese name meaning "truth" or "beautiful truth".

How many people are called Shina in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Shina across the 1 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.