At a glance
- In short
- Quina is a charming and uncommon name for baby girls with English origins, pronounced as KWEEN-uh.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1991 (#13,147)
- Babies in 1991
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #5,427 in 1979
- First recorded
- 1975
Meaning of Quina
Quina is a lovely name for a baby girl. It has English origins and is pronounced as KWEEN-uh (/ˈkwiːnə/). The name Quina has a unique sound that sets it apart from other names. It is also an uncommon choice, making it even more special for your little one. While not extremely popular, Quina has been used consistently over the years, with occurrences in the United States dating back to at least 1975. Although its ranking may have varied slightly over time, Quina remains a distinctive and charming name option for parents seeking something different for their daughter.
How to pronounce Quina
English
- Pronounced KWEEN-uh /ˈkwiːnə/
Popularity of Quina in the U.S.
Quina was last recorded in the U.S. in 1991, ranked #13,147 with 5 babies. It peaked at #5,427 in 1979. It first appears in the records in 1975.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1975–1991 10 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 13,147 | ▼ 189 |
| 1990 | 5 | 12,958 | back (not recorded in 1989) |
| 1988 | 5 | 11,798 | back (not recorded in 1982–1987) |
| 1981 | 7 | 8,128 | ▼ 1,339 |
| 1980 | 9 | 6,789 | ▼ 1,362 |
| 1979 | 12 | 5,427 | ▲ 1,521 |
| 1978 | 8 | 6,948 | ▲ 2,704 |
| 1977 | 5 | 9,652 | ▼ 1,496 |
| 1976 | 6 | 8,156 | ▼ 172 |
| 1975 | 6 | 7,984 | new |
Notable people named Quina
- Quina Jiménez — Joaquina Jimenez Sanchez, known as Quina or Quinita, is a former Spanish flamenco dancer and influential teacher who helped establish Almeria's dance conservatory.