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Nena

Nena is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “girl.” In 2024 it was given to 10 girls in the United States.

Nena at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · English & American
Meaning
“girl”
Pronunciation
/ˈneːna/
Also spelled
Antonina

About the name Nena

Nena belongs to the Spanish and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “girl” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Antonina.

In the United States, Nena first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #662 in 1882, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 4,895 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nena in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#662 in 1882
Peak year
1963
Babies named Nena in 2024
10
Total since 1880
4,895

Nena in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#3099 in 2003
Babies named Nena in 2019
3
Total since 1996
21

Spellings & short forms

Antonina

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nena mean?

Nena means “girl” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Nena a boy or girl name?

Nena is a girl name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nena?

Nena comes from the Spanish and English & American tradition. It is also spelled Antonina.

How popular is the name Nena?

Nena first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #662 in 1882, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Nena?

Nena is pronounced /ˈneːna/ (IPA).

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