UK name, mostly boys
Sina
A feminine Persian name derived from the name Zina, meaning "weapon" or "armour".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 34 girls.
Sina is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Sina popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 10 births.
This profile covers 117 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 1998 to 2024. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 116 living people in the UK are called Sina. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sina ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 10 boys were registered as Sina.
- • Sina is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 116 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sina as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 77.5% of Sina registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2002
10 births
Estimated living
116
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Sina
In England and Wales birth records, Sina has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 77.5% of registrations are for boys and 22.5% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Sina registered for boys
- Ranked #3,688 in 2024
- 5 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2002 (10 births)
Sina registered for girls
- Ranked #5,493 in 2020
- 3 girls registered in 2020
- Peak: 2006 (6 births)
Meaning
What does Sina mean?
The name Sina has its origins in ancient Persia, derived from the Persian word "Sin" meaning "moon". It was a name given to children in the hopes that they would possess the beauty and radiance of the celestial body. The name can be traced back to the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over the Persian territories from 550 BC to 330 BC.
Sina finds mentions in various ancient Persian texts, including the Shahnameh, the epic poem written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the 10th century AD. The name also appears in the Avesta, the sacred text of Zoroastrianism, the dominant religion in ancient Persia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sina is Sina ibn Ali ibn Sina, better known as Avicenna, a Persian polymath who lived from 980 AD to 1037 AD. He was a renowned philosopher, scientist, and physician, and his works had a significant influence on the development of medicine and philosophy in the Islamic world and Europe.
Another notable figure with the name Sina was Sina al-Mulk, a prominent Persian statesman and vizier who lived during the 11th century AD. He played a crucial role in the administration of the Seljuk Empire and was known for his wisdom and political acumen.
In the realm of literature, Sina Qasim was a celebrated Persian poet and writer who lived in the 19th century. He is renowned for his elegant poetry and his contributions to the literary renaissance of the Persian language during that era.
Moving forward in time, Sina Weibo was a Chinese singer and actress who rose to prominence in the 1930s. Her fame transcended national borders, and she was widely acclaimed for her performances in both Chinese and Western opera.
Lastly, Sina Valerio was an Italian actress and model who gained recognition for her roles in several popular Italian television series and films in the late 20th century.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Sina throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence and cultural significance across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sina over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Sina in England and Wales, from 1998 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sina, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sina by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sina 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 | #3549 | 15 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3572 | 39 | 8 |
| 2000s | #2420 | 59 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2419 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Sina
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Sina: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sina in the UK right now?
In 2024, Sina was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Sina most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 10 babies registered as Sina in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sina?
A feminine Persian name derived from the name Zina, meaning "weapon" or "armour".
How many people are called Sina in the UK?
A total of 117 babies have been registered as Sina across the 21 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.