Nena
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #628 in 1880
0 babies were named Nena in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Nena you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryNena has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Nenas, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1880, when it reached #628.
About the name Nena
Nena is a girl name of English and Spanish origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-ena”. US birth records list Nena for girls from 1880 to 2024, in 143 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1880, when it ranked #628 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2024, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 57 | 17,434 girls |
| 1890s | 49 | 20,547 girls |
| 1900s | 33 | 29,976 girls |
| 1910s | 27 | 36,657 girls |
| 1920s | 24 | 40,950 girls |
| 1930s | 21 | 47,642 girls |
| 1940s | 21 | 47,371 girls |
| 1950s | 43 | 23,436 girls |
| 1960s | 42 | 23,641 girls |
| 1970s | 30 | 33,568 girls |
| 1980s | 38 | 26,617 girls |
| 1990s | 18 | 55,960 girls |
| 2000s | 17 | 58,480 girls |
| 2010s | 11 | 91,827 girls |
| 2020s | 5.4 | 184,502 girls |
Other spellings of Nena
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Nena
What is the origin of the name Nena?
Nena has English, Spanish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Nena a boy or girl name?
Nena is a girl name.
How popular is the name Nena?
Nena is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #628 in 1880.