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At a Glance: Name: Nina – Meaning: Often a short form of names like Anna ('grace') or Christina; also used as a Quechua/Aztec-rooted 'fire' and Spanish 'girl' — most commonly linked to 'grace' via Anna – Origin: Hebrew / Russian / Spanish (multiple origins) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: NEE-nah
Nina (NEE-nah) is a vintage girl's name with roots in several places: Hebrew, Russian, and Spanish. It's often a short form of names like Anna ('grace') or Christina, and most commonly it's linked to 'grace' through Anna. It's also used with a Quechua/Aztec-rooted 'fire' meaning and as the Spanish word for 'girl.'
Meaning & Origin of Nina
Meaning: Often a short form of names like Anna ('grace') or Christina; also used as a Quechua/Aztec-rooted 'fire' and Spanish 'girl' — most commonly linked to 'grace' via Anna.
Origin: Hebrew / Russian / Spanish (multiple origins).
How to Pronounce Nina
Phonetic: NEE-nah IPA: /ˈniːnə/
Popularity of Nina
Nina peaked at #115 in 1887, when 266 girls were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #321, with 955 babies, so it's still in regular use today.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Nina mean?
Often a short form of names like Anna (‘grace’) or Christina; also used as a Quechua/Aztec-rooted ‘fire’ and Spanish ‘girl’ — most commonly linked to ‘grace’ via Anna.
How do you pronounce Nina?
Nina is pronounced NEE-nah (IPA: /ˈniːnə/).
Is Nina a popular name right now?
Nina peaked at #115 in 1887 and is ranked #321 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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