Nena
Nena is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Little girl, baby girl, or child.
Origin and history
Nena originated as a Spanish word for a little girl or baby girl, often used as an affectionate nickname that evolved into a given name. It is also used in Filipino culture and across various Spanish-speaking regions. In the United States, it has been a consistently rare given name for female children.
Popularity in the United States
4,896 babies in the United States have been named Nena since 1880. It ranks #2498 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2057.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.4 %)
- TX (23.6 %)
- IL (7.6 %)
- GA (5 %)
- OH (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 73 |
| 1890-1900 | 108 |
| 1900-1910 | 97 |
| 1910-1920 | 218 |
| 1920-1930 | 292 |
| 1930-1940 | 224 |
| 1940-1950 | 308 |
| 1950-1960 | 827 |
| 1960-1970 | 778 |
| 1970-1980 | 458 |
| 1980-1990 | 640 |
| 1990-2000 | 322 |
| 2000-2010 | 316 |
| 2010-2019 | 191 |
| 2020-2029 | 44 |
Famous people named Nena
- Nena: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from the Spanish colloquial word 'nena,' meaning 'little girl' or 'baby girl.'
- German singer Nena achieved international fame in the 1980s with the pop hit '99 Luftballons.'