Nanci
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Variant Of Anne Favor: Grace.
- Origin
- French
Nanci Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 6,474 baby girls have been named Nanci. The name peaked in 1953 with 222 US births that year (rank #596).
Top States for Nanci
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Nanci births are: California (1,222), New York (444), Illinois (261).
Other French-Origin Names Like Nanci
If you like Nanci's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →
5-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Nanci's exact length and starting letter: Naava, Nabil, Nadav, Nader, Nadia.
Quick Facts About Nanci
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nainsi | Irish Form Of Nancy Graceful | Female | Irish |
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Compare Nanci to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Nanci 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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