Bright, shining, or a short form of Christina
In Japanese, Kina is often associated with meanings like 'bright' or 'shining' depending on the kanji used. In European contexts, it frequently serves as a diminutive for names ending in -kina or -tina, such as Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ'. It also has roots in Hawaiian as a transliteration of the name Tina.
Less common today
Kina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,188 in 2006.
American singer-songwriter and YouTuber
A character in the 'Black Company' series · The Black Company
World champion professional boxer from Peru
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
