Nina
Nina is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Little girl, grace, or favor.
Origin and history
Nina originated as a short form of names ending in '-nina' or '-nina' suffixes across several languages, including Russian, Spanish, and Italian. It also exists independently in various cultures worldwide, including Georgian where St. Nino is highly revered. In the United States, it has been a consistently popular and classic choice for girls throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
133,788 babies in the United States have been named Nina since 1880. It ranks #301 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #329.
States where it is most popular
- NY (10.2 %)
- CA (9.5 %)
- TX (6.6 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
- PA (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 2,093 |
| 1890-1900 | 3,381 |
| 1900-1910 | 3,743 |
| 1910-1920 | 8,680 |
| 1920-1930 | 11,329 |
| 1930-1940 | 9,663 |
| 1940-1950 | 9,509 |
| 1950-1960 | 12,798 |
| 1960-1970 | 10,890 |
| 1970-1980 | 7,275 |
| 1980-1990 | 13,641 |
| 1990-2000 | 11,548 |
| 2000-2010 | 12,884 |
| 2010-2019 | 10,554 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,800 |
Famous people named Nina
- Nina Simone: Singer, Pianist
- Nina Dobrev: Actress
- Nina Garcia: Journalist, Editor
Fun facts
- The name appears independently in Slavic, Spanish, Italian, Georgian, and Native American languages with distinct origins.
- Saint Nino (Nina) is one of the most prominent saints in the Eastern Orthodox Church, celebrated for bringing Christianity to Georgia.