girl's name
Neneh
NEN-ay
- Origin Swedish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 88
Neneh is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Neneh is a name of Swedish origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1996, when 9 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Neneh Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Neneh?
In 2021, Neneh was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Neneh Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Neneh
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Neneh Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Neneh over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Neneh
- Pronunciation NEN-ay
Sibling Names for Neneh
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Neneh — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Neneh
How popular is the name Neneh?
In 2021, Neneh was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Neneh a girl's or a boy's name?
Neneh is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Neneh?
Neneh has 2 syllables.
When was Neneh most popular?
Neneh peaked in 1996, when 9 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.