Bina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Bina is a name with roots in Sanskrit, meaning knowledge, wisdom, or a musical instrument. It has evolved through various historical forms and is primarily used in South Asian cultures. The name is associated with creativity and intelligence, and it does not have biblical relevance. Notable individuals with this name include actress Bina Rai and economist Bina Agarwal.
The name Bina is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Bina has been stalled for female in Northeast. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast. Across generations, 'Bina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2353rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3312th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5773rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6624th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7652nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9675th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6191st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Bina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bina"
Pronunciation
/ˈbiːnə/
Origin
Sanskrit
Etymology
The name Bina is derived from the Sanskrit word 'bīnā', which refers to a musical instrument similar to a lute. It can also mean 'knowledge' or 'wisdom' in various contexts.
Meaning
knowledge, wisdom, musical instrument
Language Evolution
Sanskrit: बीन (bīnā), Prakrit: बिणा (biṇā), Modern Hindi: बीना (bīnā)
Historical Usage
The name Bina has been used in various cultures, particularly in South Asia, where it gained popularity due to its musical connotations and associations with wisdom.
Variants & Derivatives
Bina, Beena, Binita
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Bina is perceived as a unique and culturally rich name, often associated with creativity and intelligence.
Famous People
Bina Rai, an Indian actress, Bina Agarwal, an Indian economist
📊 Bina Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 34 peak births in 2019
Geographic Spread
Popular across 2 US states, with strongest presence in New York
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bina"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Bina"
"Bina" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2353rd of 9107 | 250 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3312th of 9204 | 138 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5773rd of 12526 | 83 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6624th of 19264 | 108 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7652nd of 27321 | 149 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9675th of 35406 | 167 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6191st of 30306 | 237 |
Regional Popularity of "Bina" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Bina" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.62% 3026th/4475 |
- | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
53.70% 2773rd/5164 |
- | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
41.34% 1855th/4487 |
- | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Bina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Bina" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.