Name meaning & stats
Nina
Nina means “little girl, or grace (debated)”. 95,061 US babies since 1940, peak 1980. Notable Ninas are 1.8× over-represented as journalists.
What it means
“little girl, or grace (debated)”
Debated
In US birth records
Peak year: 1980
95,061 US babies were named Nina between 1940 and 2025.
Where Ninas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 0.9× | High · 29 people |
| Writer | 1.1× | High · 25 people |
| Journalist | 1.8× | Medium · 20 people |
| Film director | 1.6× | Medium · 14 people |
Among notable women who are journalists, Ninas show up 1.8× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Nina has a surprise career: 1.6×
Spelling family
Nina is the main spelling
- Nina 100%
- Ninah <1%
- Nyna <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1980)