Nina: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced NEE-nuh · 2 syllables
Borrowed into English in the nineteenth century, apparently from several sources. Many borrowings are of Russian (Nina), the name of a Georgian saint in the fourth century, also known as Nino, of obscure origin and meaning, possibly connected with the Assyrian king Ninus. Others are of an Italian short form of diminutives like Annina from Anna and Giovannina from Giovanna.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- NEE-nuh
- US rank (2025)
- #324
- US babies a year
- about 971 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1890
- Style
- Vintage, Classic
How popular is Nina?
Nina was the #324 name in the US in 2025, given to 946 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1890.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #324 |
| England & Wales | #145 |
| Scotland | #86 |
| Northern Ireland | #111 |
| Ireland | #114 |
| France | #33 |
| Norway | #190 |
| Canada | #230 |
| Australia | #106 |
How old are people named Nina?
Half of US adults named Nina are older than 45; most are between 20 and 82. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Nina
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Nina have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Nasim
- Kojo
- Vasilije
- Amaru
- Siv
- Dejan
- Bodil
- Gretchen
- Britt
- Lasse
Names like Nina
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Nina
How do you pronounce Nina?
Nina is pronounced NEE-nuh.
How popular is the name Nina?
Nina was the #324 name in the US in 2025, given to 946 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1890.
How old are people named Nina?
Half of US adults named Nina are older than 45. Most are between 20 and 82.