Vina
Vina is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Vineyard (Spanish) or musical instrument (Sanskrit).
Origin and history
Vina is a feminine name with multiple distinct origins, commonly interpreted as coming from Spanish meaning 'vineyard' or Sanskrit referring to the traditional Indian stringed instrument. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the early 20th century in the United States and remains a rare, vintage choice today.
Popularity in the United States
5,267 babies in the United States have been named Vina since 1880. It ranks #2381 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2036.
States where it is most popular
- KY (32.4 %)
- TN (12.8 %)
- CA (10.2 %)
- TX (10 %)
- OK (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 380 |
| 1890-1900 | 506 |
| 1900-1910 | 502 |
| 1910-1920 | 777 |
| 1920-1930 | 850 |
| 1930-1940 | 559 |
| 1940-1950 | 401 |
| 1950-1960 | 296 |
| 1960-1970 | 234 |
| 1970-1980 | 144 |
| 1980-1990 | 119 |
| 1990-2000 | 132 |
| 2000-2010 | 168 |
| 2010-2019 | 134 |
| 2020-2029 | 65 |
Famous people named Vina
- Vina Mazumdar: Academic, Activist
- Vina Delmar: Writer, Screenwriter
Fun facts
- Vina developed independently in Romance languages as a reference to grapevines and in India as the name of an ancient plucked string instrument.
- The name saw its highest US usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries before becoming a rare selection.