girl name
Nina
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#324 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Nina in the US, 1880–2025
Nina first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1980, when 1,889 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 946.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nina a boy or a girl name?
Nina is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Nina?
In 2025, Nina ranked #324 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Nina most popular?
Nina was most popular in 1980, when about 1,889 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.