Hinata

Meaning of Hinata

Hinata is a little sunbeam in name form—Japanese for “sunny spot” or “facing the sun,” it brings to mind golden fields and morning light. In the US, it’s no flash in the pan: after breaking into the popular rankings around the 900th spot, Hinata has charmed listeners through beloved anime heroines, such as Hinata Hyuga from Naruto, and real-life athletes lighting up the field. Pronounced hee-NAH-tah, it’s delightfully melodic, easy to say, and just exotic enough to stand out. Parents seeking a name as bright and cheerful as their baby girl will find Hinata impossible to resist.

Pronunciation

Japanese

• Pronunced as hee-NAH-tah (/hiˈnata/)

• Hinako
• Hinami