girl's name
Nanna
NAN-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 241
Nanna is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1994 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1925, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1882.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nanna Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 15 |
| 1890s | 24 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 57 |
| 1920s | 64 |
| 1930s | 24 |
| 1940s | 41 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 11 |
How Popular Is Nanna?
In 1994, Nanna was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nanna
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nanna Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nanna over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nanna
- English NAN-uh
Sibling Names for Nanna
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nanna — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nanna
How popular is the name Nanna?
In 1994, Nanna was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Nanna a girl's or a boy's name?
Nanna is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nanna?
Nanna has 2 syllables.
When was Nanna most popular?
Nanna peaked in 1925, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.