Bina Girl

Popularity: #925 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BEE-nah //ˈbiː.nə//

Origin: Hebrew; Sanskrit

Meaning: Hebrew: 'daughter'; Sanskrit: 'knowledge'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Bina has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the word "binah," which means "understanding" or "wisdom." This term appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, emphasizing the importance of discernment and insight. The name transitioned into other languages through cultural and religious exchanges, particularly during the periods of the Babylonian Exile and the subsequent influence of Jewish scholarship in the Mediterranean region.

As Hebrew evolved and interacted with Greek and Latin, the essence of the name maintained its connotation of wisdom, although it did not have a direct transliteration into these languages. Historically, the name Bina has been associated with notable figures in Jewish tradition, particularly in the context of Kabbalistic teachings where wisdom is a central theme.

The concept of understanding is often linked to the feminine aspect of divine wisdom, known as "Chochmah" and "Binah," which are foundational in Jewish mystical thought. The name has also been referenced in various texts throughout the centuries, reinforcing its significance in both religious and cultural narratives.

Culturally, Bina symbolizes a deep appreciation for knowledge and insight, often celebrated in Jewish communities through literature and teachings that highlight the virtues of wisdom. The name has been used in various forms and diminutives, such as "Bina" or "Bine," reflecting its adaptability across different cultures and languages.

Its enduring presence in religious and philosophical discussions underscores its importance as a name that embodies intellectual and spiritual depth.

Famous people named Bina

In this section, you will find notable people named Bina. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Bina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Bina who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Bina Rai was an actress best known for Baazi, Taj Mahal, and Ghunghat.

Bina Ramani is a fashion designer and entrepreneur best known for her work in the Indian fashion industry and her boutique, 'Ravissant'.

Bina Gupta is a scientist best known for her research in the field of molecular biology and genetics.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Bina, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Bina. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Bina was first seen in the United States in 1881.

Bina has ranked as high as #7231 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in New York, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Bina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Bina is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Bina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Bina.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 23 23
2024 19 19
2023 17 17
2022 19 19
2021 15 15
2020 14 14
2019 34 34
2018 22 22
2017 30 30
2016 15 15
2015 20 20
2014 17 17
2013 15 15
2012 17 17
2011 14 14
2010 8 8
2009 22 22
2008 12 12
2007 11 11
2006 12 12
2005 6 6
2004 9 9
2003 9 9
2002 12 12
2001 15 15
2000 6 6
1998 6 6
1997 8 8
1996 6 6
1995 12 12
1994 7 7
1993 10 10
1992 7 7
1991 11 11
1990 6 6
1989 6 6
1988 16 16
1987 11 11
1986 5 5
1985 10 10
1984 14 14
1983 11 11
1982 9 9
1981 8 8
1980 8 8
1979 12 12
1978 9 9
1977 10 10
1976 14 14
1975 15 15
1974 7 7
1973 9 9
1969 10 10
1968 8 8
1967 6 6
1964 7 7
1962 7 7
1957 5 5
1956 11 11
1955 9 9
1954 6 6
1953 7 7
1952 5 5
1951 6 6
1949 12 12
1948 8 8
1945 5 5
1944 7 7
1943 5 5
1941 5 5
1940 13 13
1938 8 8
1937 8 8
1934 9 9
1933 11 11
1932 13 13
1931 13 13
1930 7 7
1929 20 20
1928 14 14
1927 11 11
1926 12 12
1925 13 13
1924 13 13
1923 11 11
1922 7 7
1921 17 17
1920 9 9
1919 13 13
1918 10 10
1917 10 10
1916 11 11
1915 23 23
1914 15 15
1913 12 12
1912 7 7
1911 7 7
1909 9 9
1908 7 7
1907 6 6
1906 5 5
1905 6 6
1903 7 7
1902 9 9
1900 15 15
1899 9 9
1898 10 10
1897 8 8
1896 9 9
1895 7 7
1892 8 8
1891 6 6
1890 9 9
1889 6 6
1888 6 6
1887 8 8
1886 6 6
1885 11 11
1884 5 5
1883 5 5
1881 5 5

Top States for Bina (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 12
100%