Nana
- Pronunciation
- [Na-na]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Ghanaian Name Meaning "Mother Of The Earth."
- Origin
- African
Nana Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,514 baby girls have been named Nana. The name peaked in 2000 with 47 US births that year (rank #3008). In 2024, ranked #7826 nationally — 4,818 places below its 2000 peak.
Top States for Nana
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Nana births are: New York (242), California (69), Maryland (21).
Other African-Origin Names Like Nana
If you like Nana's African origin, consider these related names: Aamori, Abasi, Abayomi, Abba, Abdalla. Browse all African names →
4-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Nana's exact length and starting letter: Naal, Nada, Naia, Naim, Naji.
Quick Facts About Nana
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Compare Nana to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Nana against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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