Nina: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: n-een-ah
Origin: Greece
gender-female

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Updated on Jul 08, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Gracious

The name Nina is a diminutive form of the name Anna, meaning "gracious" or "favor. " Originating from Greek, it has been a popular name across various cultures. Historically, Nina was often used as a nickname for Anna but has since become a standalone name. The name'significance lies in its association with the Greek word for "girl" or "daughter, " symbolizing innocence and purity. Nina remains a timeless and elegant name.

Nina Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Nina is currently #345 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Nina is currently #158 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Nina is currently #155 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Nina is currently #71 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Nina is currently #181 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Nina is currently #88 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Nina is currently #186 on Kiindred Australian Names

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