Nina Girl

Popularity: #298 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Spanish; Slavic; Hebrew

Meaning

Spanish: little girl; Slavic: dreamer; Hebrew: grace

Historical & Cultural Background

Nina is a name with diverse origins, commonly found in Spanish-speaking countries as a term of endearment. In Slavic cultures, it is often associated with the meaning of 'dreamer' or 'dream'. The name has also been used in Hebrew contexts, where it signifies 'grace'. It has been popular in various cultures and has seen a resurgence in modern naming trends.

Trend Summary

Nina has experienced fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable resurgence in recent years.

Similar Names

Ninae, Ninaia, Nena, Nia, Nisha

Variants

  • Ninna
  • Ninette

International Variants

  • Nina (Italian)
  • Nina (Russian)
  • Nina (Spanish)
  • Nina (Portuguese)

Famous people named Nina

Nina Simone was an American singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist known for her unique musical style and powerful voice.

Nina Garcia is a Colombian-American fashion journalist and judge on the television show 'Project Runway'.

Nina Dobrev is a Bulgarian-Canadian actress best known for her role in the television series 'The Vampire Diaries'.

Nina Turner is an American politician and activist who served as a member of the Ohio State Senate.

Fictional characters named Nina

Nina Sayers is a character in the film 'Black Swan', portrayed as a dedicated ballet dancer striving for perfection.

Nina Tucker is a character in the anime and manga series 'Fullmetal Alchemist', known for her tragic storyline.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nina was first seen in the United States in 1880. Nina has ranked as high as #282 nationally which occurred in 1980 and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Texas, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Nina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Nina (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 126
15%
NY 92
11%
FL 77
9%
TX 66
8%
NJ 50
6%
PA 50
6%
IL 40
5%
MA 37
4%
OH 36
4%
NC 28
3%
WA 24
3%
MN 19
2%
IN 18
2%
VA 18
2%
GA 18
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880119
1881123
1882171
1883177
1884187
1885193
1886238
1887266
1888304
1889315
1890314
1891273
1892340
1893330
1894347
1895348
1896320
1897336
1898383
1899390
1900376
1901295
1902369
1903345
1904348
1905354
1906340
1907433
1908449
1909434
1910478
1911466
1912582
1913668
1914828
19151,085
19161,130
19171,154
19181,165
19191,124
19201,226
19211,212
19221,131
19231,192
19241,212
19251,197
19261,111
19271,057
19281,023
1929968
1930996
1931997
1932974
1933976
19341,027
1935966
1936937
1937901
1938972
1939917
1940911
1941878
1942915
1943939
19441,007
1945882
19461,013
1947999
19481,022
1949943
19501,011
19511,035
19521,356
19531,377
19541,489
19551,351
19561,326
19571,320
19581,194
19591,339
19601,236
19611,242
19621,278
19631,273
19641,143
19651,059
19661,064
1967978
1968805
1969813
1970826
1971839
1972799
1973741
1974732
1975726
1976567
1977625
1978565
1979857
19801,889
19811,701
19821,427
19831,342
19841,342
19851,199
19861,073
19871,265
19881,227
19891,172
19901,102
19911,101
19921,051
19931,016
19941,062
1995989
19961,157
19971,283
19981,348
19991,437
20001,428
20011,306
20021,320
20031,356
20041,326
20051,287
20061,212
20071,270
20081,228
20091,149
20101,002
20111,051
20121,092
20131,114
20141,108
20151,079
20161,047
20171,019
20181,028
20191,005
2020944
20211,003
20221,025
2023919
2024955