Nation

Pronunciation: [ n-AYSH-uhn ]

Girl Name #9,151 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nation is a girl name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-AYSH-uhn.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #9,151
Total SSA Count: 12

Nicknames

Nat Nay Natie Natiie

Also a Boy Name

Nation is also used as a boy name, ranked #4939.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nation

Is Nation a boy or girl name?

Nation is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #9151. As a boy name, it is ranked #4939. Nation is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Nation?

Nation is pronounced n-AYSH-uhn.

How popular is the name Nation?

Nation is currently ranked #9151 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Nation?

Common nicknames for Nation include Nat, Nay, Natie, and Natiie.

Is Nation a common or rare name?

Nation is an uncommon name, ranked #9151 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nation

Nation is a girl name .

Is Nation a boy or girl name? Nation is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,151 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,939. Nation is more commonly used as a boy name.

Nation is currently ranked #9,151 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Nation include Nat, Nay, Natie, and Natiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.