Nina vs Cecilia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nina

Girl #321 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grace (diminutive of Anna)"

Origin: Hebrew/Slavic

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Girl #123 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

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Nina Rank #321

Cecilia Rank #123

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 vs #321 for Nina.

Is Nina or Cecilia more popular?

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Nina at #321 in the United States.

What do Nina and Cecilia mean?

Nina means "grace (diminutive of Anna)" (Hebrew/Slavic origin). Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Nina and Cecilia boy or girl names?

Nina is primarily a girl name. Cecilia is primarily a girl name.