Nena
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,575 babies have been named Nena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nena is past its peak , currently ranked #11,583 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,583
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Nena
Nena is a girl name .
Nena is currently ranked #11,583 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
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