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Nina is a feminine name used in Russian and Italian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Short form of names that end in nina, such as Antonina or Giannina. It was imported to Western Europe from Russia and Italy in the 19th century." It ranked #324 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, short form of names that end in nina, such as Antonina or Giannina. It was imported to Western Europe from Russia and Italy in the 19th century. The entry lists its usage as Russian, Italian, English, German and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Nina ranked #324 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #324 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (Russian) and that sit near Nina in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nina mean?
Nina means "little girl", according to Behind the Name.
Is Nina a popular name?
Nina ranked #324 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Nina a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Nina appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Nina (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
