Nina
Pronunciation: [ n-EEN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Nina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 151 babies have been named Nina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nina is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,819 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,819
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Nina
Nina is a boy name .
Is Nina a boy or girl name? Nina is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,819 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #321. Nina is more commonly used as a girl name.
Nina is currently ranked #19,819 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Nina include Nino . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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