Nanny
Pronunciation: [ n-AN-ee ]
Nanny is a girl baby name. Ranked #49,135 in the US, popular nicknames include Nan, Nay, and Nanie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Nanny is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-AN-ee.
Parents who love the name Nanny often also consider Olah, Lattie, Georgeanna .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #49,135
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Nanny
Nanny is a girl name .
Nanny is currently ranked #49,135 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nanny include Nan, Nay, and Nanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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