Nina

Q: What is the origin of Nina?

Nina is of Russian origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Nina?

According to the latest SSA data, Nina is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Nina a boy name?

Nina is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Grace; or Little Girl"

Used across multiple languages with varied etymologies; often a diminutive, with meanings differing by cultural context.

Themes:internationalfeminineshortclassic

Biblical Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Nina

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Nina did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Nina Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Nina.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Nina

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Nina mean?

Nina means "Grace; or Little Girl". Used across multiple languages with varied etymologies; often a diminutive, with meanings differing by cultural context.

What is the origin of Nina?

Nina is of Russian origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Nina?

According to the latest SSA data, Nina is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Nina a boy name?

Nina is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Nina?

Popular nicknames for Nina include nina, ni, niny, ninaie, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Nina?

There are many names similar to Nina in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginRussian, Spanish, Hebrew

Syllables2

Length4 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withN

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Aleksey Alexey Aleksei Artyom Anikin

Sisters

Alesha Anushka Anoushka Annya Alyona

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