Nina Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Nina is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Nina?
Nina is spelled N-I-N-A. The name has 4 letters.
Nina at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Nina may derive from several linguistic roots, including the diminutive form of names ending in “-nina” or from the Quechua word for “fire.”
- Origin
- Nina is used across several languages and cultures.
- Pronunciation
- NEE-nuh · 2 syllables
Nina Popularity in 2025
Rank#324
Recorded Births946
- Girls usage fell 3 places to #324 and recorded 14 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Nina Mean?
Nina may derive from several linguistic roots, including the diminutive form of names ending in “-nina” or from the Quechua word for “fire.”
Origin: Nina is used across several languages and cultures. It may function as a diminutive of longer names ending in “-nina,” and some modern sources also connect it with the Quechua word for “fire.” Its precise origin depends on the language and naming tradition.
How Do You Pronounce Nina?
PronunciationNEE-nuh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Nina?
- History
- Nina has been used in several linguistic and cultural traditions, but it does not have one universally agreed origin.
Nina Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 946 | #324 |
| 2024 | Girls | 960 | #321 |
| 2023 | Girls | 920 | #338 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,025 | #312 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,005 | #323 |
| 2020 | Girls | 944 | #327 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,006 | #318 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,029 | #319 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,020 | #319 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,047 | #309 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,080 | #299 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,110 | #295 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,116 | #284 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,093 | #290 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,051 | #303 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,002 | #318 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,149 | #289 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,230 | #277 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,270 | #268 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,212 | #276 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,287 | #252 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,326 | #243 |
| 2003 | Girls | 1,356 | #239 |
| 2002 | Girls | 1,320 | #243 |
When Was Nina Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1980 · Girls
1,889 recorded births
National rank #148
1981 · Girls
1,701 recorded births
National rank #166
1954 · Girls
1,489 recorded births
National rank #206
1999 · Girls
1,437 recorded births
National rank #219
Where Nina Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #73 | 9 |
| CT | #130 | 23 |
| NY | #159 | 102 |
| MA | #173 | 32 |
| NJ | #179 | 45 |
| MI | #244 | 37 |
| WA | #246 | 29 |
| IL | #256 | 41 |