Nina vs Octavia

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
Nicknames
Nins, Nini

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nina Rank #321
Octavia Rank #294

Octavia is more popular, ranked #294 vs #321 for Nina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nina ___

  • Nina Rose
  • Nina Marie
  • Nina Grace
  • Nina Elise
  • Nina Claire
  • Nina Belle

Octavia ___

  • Octavia Rose
  • Octavia Jane
  • Octavia Claire
  • Octavia Blake
  • Octavia June
  • Octavia Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nina

Mia Zoe Vera Leo Luca

If you choose Octavia

Cecilia Cordelia Sebastian Atticus Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nina or Octavia more popular?

Octavia is more popular, ranked #294 compared to Nina at #321 in the United States.

What do Nina and Octavia mean?

Nina means "grace (diminutive of Anna)" (Hebrew/Slavic origin). Octavia means "eighth" (Latin origin).

Are Nina and Octavia boy or girl names?

Nina is primarily a girl name. Octavia is primarily a girl name.

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