Tokina
A girl's name with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Tokina peaked during the Millennial wave, when 5 babies received this name in a single year (1983). That era was defined by pop-culture-influenced, individuality-forward naming, and Tokina has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Tokina is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Tokina is a girl's baby name of Unknown origin, a rare lyrical name found in U.S. records. Its smooth three-syllable flow gives it a warm, graceful character.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Tokina belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.
Sound-alike names often cluster in style even when they come from different linguistic roots. The Similar Names section below uses letter and phonetic patterns to surface names in Tokina’s sonic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tokina has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1983.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | #11961 | — |
The Story of Tokina
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1983, Tokina is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Tokina are most likely born between 1983 and 1983.
How rare is Tokina?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tokina is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1983, peaked in the 1980s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1983–1983)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 5 | #11961 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1983–1983