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Nina vs Zina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nina

Girl #321 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace (diminutive of Anna)"

Origin: Hebrew/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Spanish Italian Hebrew Slavic Georgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#321
Total SSA Count
955
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Zina

Girl #5,747 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"guest, stranger (from Greek Zeus/Xenos)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Slavic Greek Arabic African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,747
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nina Rank #321
Zina Rank #5,747

Nina is more popular, ranked #321 vs #5747 for Zina.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nina or Zina more popular?

Nina is more popular, ranked #321 compared to Zina at #5747 in the United States.

What do Nina and Zina mean?

Nina means "grace (diminutive of Anna)" (Hebrew/Slavic origin). Zina means "guest, stranger (from Greek Zeus/Xenos)" (Greek origin).

Are Nina and Zina boy or girl names?

Nina is primarily a girl name. Zina is primarily a girl name.

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