Nene Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNAY-nay / ˈneɪneɪJapanese; Spanish; English
Meaning
sound; little one; affectionate term
Historical & Cultural Background
In Japanese, 'Nene' can mean 'sound' or refer to a gentle, affectionate term for a child. In Spanish, it is often used as a term of endearment, meaning 'little one' or 'baby.' In English, 'Nene' may be derived from a diminutive form of names like 'Nina' or 'Ninae,' reflecting a similar affectionate usage.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Nena
- Nina
- Neneh
International Variants
- Nena (Spanish)
- Nina (Spanish)
- Nene (Japanese)
Famous people named Nene
Nene Leakes — television personality.
Fictional characters named Nene
Nene — 'Nene's World'.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nene was first seen in the United States in 1994. Nene has ranked as high as #1365 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Nene has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nene (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2024 | 12 |