Total births
2,286
Unisex name · since 1988
Sinai
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 2,286 babies named Sinai, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2403
- among girls today
- 2,286
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other girls
Sinai currently ranks #2403 among unisex names in America, with 2,286 babies recorded since 1988.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sinai has been recorded 2,286 times among girls since 1988, currently ranked #2403 nationally and more common than 86% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2025.
- #2403 among girls today
- 2,286 born since 1988
- 2010s peak decade
- 86% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sinai is currently the #2403 unisex name in America, more common than 86% of girls - 2,286 born since 1988, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2403
- among girls today
- 2,286
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other girls
Sinai vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2403
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 86% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Sinai was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
103 babies were named Sinai in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Sinai compares
2,286 Top 20% higher than 80% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Sinai's all-time total is 6x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sinai | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,286 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 103 | 48 | 19,840 |
Sinai's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sinai's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1988, with only 8 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 103, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sinai at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#2,403
Active since
1988
Sinai popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 103
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Sinai popularity over time - boys
249 total births recorded since 1990 (Sinai as boys' name)
Sinai by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Sinai's strongest decade.
794 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Sinai births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 20
1980s
20 births
- 1990s 240
1990s
240 births
- 2000s
2000s
772 births
- 2010s
2010s
794 births
- 2020s
2020s
460 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 794 births (35% of all-time use).
How Sinai compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Sinai's total volume
Sinai vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sinai by state
Where Sinai concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 632 | 27.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 307 | 13.4% |
| #3 | Florida | | 51 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 44 | 1.9% |
| #5 | Washington | | 32 | 1.4% |
| #6 | New York | | 30 | 1.3% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 28 | 1.2% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 23 | 1.0% |
California share of Sinai's total US births 27.6%
Even split
632 of 2,286 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Sinai appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sinai? ▼
2,286 babies have been named Sinai since 1988. It currently ranks #2403 among girls. The peak year was 2023 with 103 births.
When was Sinai most popular? ▼
Sinai was most popular in the 2010s decade with 794 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Sinai most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sinai are California (632 births), Texas (307 births), Florida (51 births).
Is Sinai a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Sinai is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 2,286 births, and as a boy's name it has 249 births.
How long has the name Sinai been used? ▼
Sinai has been recorded in Social Security data since 1988, spanning 38 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Sinai? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sindy, Sina, Sincere, Sinead, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sinai's data
- Sinai's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (794 total births) through the 2020s (460) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Sinais (632 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Sinai
Nearby Names Like Sinai
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sinai
Sindy Girl
#9025 2,773 births
Sina Girl
#7600 1,728 births
Sincere Girl
#4072 1,472 births
Sinead Girl
#8097 1,340 births
Sindi Girl
618 births
Compare Sinai side by side: Sinai vs Sindy Sinai vs Sina Sinai vs Sincere
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sinai
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1988–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sinai: #2403 Unisex Name - 2,286 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sinai. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Sinai draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.