Masina
A girl's name of Samoan origin with 95 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
genitive singular of masin
Masina is a girl's baby name of Samoan origin, meaning 'moon' in the Samoan language. In Polynesian cultures, the moon holds deep spiritual significance — governing the tides, the seasons, and the rhythms of daily life on the Pacific islands.
Masina carries the luminous beauty of the night sky and the ancient wisdom of Polynesian astronomical traditions. For families with Samoan or Pacific Islander heritage, it is a name of genuine cultural pride and celestial beauty.
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Masina is cataloged under the Samoan naming tradition. Names from the Samoan tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Masina has been recorded as a girl's name since 2000, with 95 total births. Browse the Samoan names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Masina has 12+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2000.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 46 | #11815 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 32 | #14821 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 17 | #15484 | — |
The Story of Masina
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Masina is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Masina are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Masina?
Only about 1 in every 211,765 babies born in 2024 was named Masina — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2000, peaked in the 2020s with 46 births that decade.
Masina by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(12 years, 2000–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 | #6815 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12979 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10146 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14634 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14500 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7217 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15285 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18203 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18578 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15091 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14697 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16663 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2000–2024