Nina
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Nina is a Spanish name meaning “little girl”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.98% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Nina
Nina is a feminine name of Hebrew, Spanish, and Babylonian roots, though its primary modern usage stems from varied diminutive traditions. In some contexts, it is a short form of names ending in -nina, while in others, it is considered a term of endearment meaning 'little girl' in Spanish. Historically, the name also appears in Babylonian mythology as the name of a goddess associated with the deep waters.
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Gender Usage of the Name Nina
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Nina is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.98% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Nina
Nina is among the Top 74 Trending Girls’ name in the United Kingdom for 2026
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Nina is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 2.9K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.8K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 2.6K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 3.6K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Nina ranked #127 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #167 in 2024 — an improvement of 40 places. Nina maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #127 in 2025. Its lowest recorded position was #670 in 1991. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 143 places (from #270 to #127).
Name StyleMethodology
Nina is classified as Timeless Girl Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 1,319 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 1,422 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Nina
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- N — Girl Names Starting with N
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Nina is characterized by its two-syllable simplicity and initial stress, creating an effortless, melodic quality. The name is widely associated with musician Nina Simone, which contributes to its Beautiful & Charming and cultured appeal. The repetition of the nasal 'n' consonant enhances its gentle and harmonious resonance.
Middle Names For Nina
Middle names used with NinaMethodology
Nina is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Nina Marie · Nina Elizabeth · Nina Mae · Nina Louise · Nina MichelleView all 825 girl middle names.
- Total 1,134 middle names used with Nina
- 53 boy middle names used with Nina
- 214 unisex middle names used with Nina
Middle name suggestions for NinaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Nina is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Nina Moore · Nina Mills · Nina Marsh · Nina Marks · Nina Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Nina
Royal UsageMethodology
Featured among Royal Girl Names, Nina has been used by 2 members of European royal families, including:
- Cecilia Nina (Cavendish-Bentin) (1862–1938) — Countess of S.
- Nina zu Reventlow (born 1946) — Countess
Flower AssociationsMethodology
As one of the Flower-Inspired Girl Names, Nina also appears as the common name of Nina Celotti's Hawthorn (Crataegus ×ninae-celottiae K.I.Chr. & T.A.Dickinson) in the Rosaceae family.
Additional Natural MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 1 biological record matching the name Nina. Browse all matching record with their scientific names and taxonomic details.
Names Similar to Nina
Sound Like Nina Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Nannie · Nan · Nona · View all 55 names
Spelled Like Nina Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Naina · Niana · Ninah · View all 18 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Nancy · Nicole · Natalie · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Nina Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Nina”
Dictionary Meaning of "Nina"Methodology
A female given name in continuous use since the 19th century
Examples
- The first three, Macklin, Lydia, and Randall, were the special ones. Even those names, we thought, showed greater imagination, greater involvement on our parents' part, than ours did: Nina, Mary, Sarah. Clearly by that time they had run out of gas. "Nina. Such a pretty, old-fashioned name. I hope you don't mind my saying that." "No; I'm glad you think so."
The Babylonian goddess of the watery deep, daughter of Ea
Ellipsis of Nina from Pasadena
Translations
The name Nina has 19 translations, for example: in French it is rendered as female given name, etc..
More Info
How to Spell Nina in ASL
- N
- i
- n
- a
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