Ninfa
Meaningnymph · Greek
Ninfa is a Mexican girl name meaning “nymph”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationNinfa peaked in 1928, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Ninfa would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 322,581 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryNinfa first shows up in US birth records in 1910, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 115 years since.
US births per million girls, 1910–2025
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About the name Ninfa
Ninfa is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “nymph”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It was most fashionable in the 1920s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Emma · whole, universal
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
Questions about the name Ninfa
What does the name Ninfa mean?
Ninfa means “nymph” and comes from Greek. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Nereida (“sea nymph”) and Urvashi (“a celestial nymph”).
What is the origin of the name Ninfa?
Ninfa is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).
Is Ninfa a boy or girl name?
Ninfa is a girl name. In 2025, 5 US girls were named Ninfa.
How popular is the name Ninfa?
Ninfa ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1928, when it reached #1,015.
What names are similar to Ninfa?
If you like Ninfa, you might also like Nereida and Urvashi.
What should I know before naming my baby Ninfa?
Ninfa is a Mexican girl name meaning “nymph”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.