Penina Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationpeh-NEE-nah / pəˈniːnəHebrew; African
Meaning
Hebrew: 'a pearl'; African: 'to be fruitful'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew tradition, Penina is often associated with the biblical figure Peninnah, who was one of the wives of Elkanah and the mother of several children. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Jewish communities. In some African cultures, the name Penina signifies fertility and abundance, reflecting a connection to agricultural prosperity.
Trend Summary
The name Penina has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional spikes in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Peninah
International Variants
- Penina (Spanish)
- Peninah (Hebrew)
Famous people named Penina
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Penina was first seen in the United States in 1953. Penina has ranked as high as #1354 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, and California. In the past 5 years the name Penina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Penina (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 11 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 26 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 25 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 30 |