Justina

Justina is a girl's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 42 girls in the United States.

Justina at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Justina

Justina belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Justina first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #526 in 1988, and in 2024 42 babies received the name — 12,203 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Justina in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#526 in 1988
Peak year
1990
Babies named Justina in 2024
42
Total since 1880
12,203

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Justina mean?

The meaning of Justina is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Justina a boy or girl name?

Justina is a girl name. In 2024, 42 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Justina?

Justina comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Justina?

Justina first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #526 in 1988, and 42 babies were given the name in 2024.

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