Shina

Shina is a girl's name of Japanese origin meaning “tribesman.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2006.

Shina at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“tribesman”

About the name Shina

Shina belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “tribesman” — is the sense carried by its Japanese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Shina first appears in Social Security records in 1967. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3222 in 1984, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 426 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shina in US records

First recorded (US)
1967
Best US rank
#3222 in 1984
Peak year
1984
Total since 1880
426

Shina in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#5061 in 2006
Babies named Shina in 2006
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shina mean?

Shina means “tribesman” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Shina a boy or girl name?

Shina is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2006.

What origin is the name Shina?

Shina comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Shina?

Shina first appears in US records in 1967. Its best-ever ranking was #3222 in 1984, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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