Sinai Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSIN-eye / /ˈsaɪnaɪ/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Sinai (Hebrew) - 'thorny'; Sinai (English) - 'mountain'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Sinai refers to the biblical mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments, symbolizing divine revelation. The name is also associated with the Sinai Peninsula, a region of significant historical and cultural importance in both Jewish and Christian traditions. In English contexts, it may evoke the geographical features of mountains, suggesting strength and stability.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Sina
- Sinae
International Variants
- Sinai (Hebrew)
- Sinaï (French)
Famous people named Sinai
Sinai K. — Israeli politician.
Sinai K. — author.
Fictional characters named Sinai
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sinai was first seen in the United States in 1990. Sinai has ranked as high as #1377 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Sinai has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sinai (2002)
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 14 |