Nena Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNAY-nah / ˈneɪ.nəSpanish; Slavic
Meaning
Spanish: girl; Slavic: little girl
Historical & Cultural Background
Nena is a name commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries, often as a term of endearment. In Slavic cultures, it is sometimes used as a diminutive form of names like Elena or Nadezhda. The name has gained popularity in various regions due to its simplicity and affectionate connotation.
Trend Summary
Nena has seen a steady presence in baby name popularity charts in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nena
- Nenae
International Variants
- Nena (Spanish)
- Nena (Slavic)
Famous people named Nena
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Fictional characters named Nena
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nena was first seen in the United States in 1880. Nena has ranked as high as #1032 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Nena has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nena (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 8 |
| 1881 | 6 |
| 1882 | 9 |
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1884 | 8 |
| 1886 | 10 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1888 | 13 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1892 | 13 |
| 1893 | 15 |
| 1894 | 13 |
| 1895 | 12 |
| 1896 | 13 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 13 |
| 1900 | 16 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1903 | 11 |
| 1904 | 12 |
| 1905 | 8 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1907 | 9 |
| 1908 | 13 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 9 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1912 | 19 |
| 1913 | 24 |
| 1914 | 19 |
| 1915 | 31 |
| 1916 | 20 |
| 1917 | 29 |
| 1918 | 27 |
| 1919 | 29 |
| 1920 | 25 |
| 1921 | 31 |
| 1922 | 40 |
| 1923 | 33 |
| 1924 | 30 |
| 1925 | 25 |
| 1926 | 26 |
| 1927 | 26 |
| 1928 | 30 |
| 1929 | 26 |
| 1930 | 21 |
| 1931 | 21 |
| 1932 | 31 |
| 1933 | 18 |
| 1934 | 24 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1936 | 23 |
| 1937 | 20 |
| 1938 | 19 |
| 1939 | 32 |
| 1940 | 20 |
| 1941 | 26 |
| 1942 | 29 |
| 1943 | 31 |
| 1944 | 27 |
| 1945 | 27 |
| 1946 | 34 |
| 1947 | 50 |
| 1948 | 36 |
| 1949 | 28 |
| 1950 | 46 |
| 1951 | 73 |
| 1952 | 65 |
| 1953 | 68 |
| 1954 | 104 |
| 1955 | 96 |
| 1956 | 85 |
| 1957 | 104 |
| 1958 | 95 |
| 1959 | 91 |
| 1960 | 85 |
| 1961 | 72 |
| 1962 | 96 |
| 1963 | 112 |
| 1964 | 89 |
| 1965 | 86 |
| 1966 | 65 |
| 1967 | 57 |
| 1968 | 60 |
| 1969 | 56 |
| 1970 | 47 |
| 1971 | 48 |
| 1972 | 47 |
| 1973 | 61 |
| 1974 | 42 |
| 1975 | 51 |
| 1976 | 54 |
| 1977 | 29 |
| 1978 | 31 |
| 1979 | 48 |
| 1980 | 106 |
| 1981 | 74 |
| 1982 | 71 |
| 1983 | 45 |
| 1984 | 108 |
| 1985 | 52 |
| 1986 | 53 |
| 1987 | 47 |
| 1988 | 45 |
| 1989 | 39 |
| 1990 | 35 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1992 | 33 |
| 1993 | 30 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 31 |
| 1996 | 36 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 30 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2002 | 38 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 37 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 37 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 10 |