Nana

Pronunciation: [ n-AN-uh ]

Boy Name #7,205 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nana is a boy name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-AN-uh.

Parents who love the name Nana often also consider Nancy, Nannie, Naomi .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #7,205
Total SSA Count: 12

Also a Girl Name

Nana is also used as a girl name, ranked #7941.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nana

Is Nana a boy or girl name?

Nana is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #7205. As a girl name, it is ranked #7941. Nana is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Nana?

Nana is pronounced n-AN-uh.

How popular is the name Nana?

Nana is currently ranked #7205 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Nana a common or rare name?

Nana is an uncommon name, ranked #7205 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nana

Nana is a boy name .

Is Nana a boy or girl name? Nana is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,205 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #7,941. Nana is more commonly used as a boy name.

Nana is currently ranked #7,205 in popularity for boy names in the United States.