Unisex name
The name Nana: origin, pronunciation & popularity
Nana is a unisex name, with male bearers accounting for 58% of the recorded group. It has two syllables, Na-na, and appears in a discussion of names commonly used in Sundanese society. The median recorded birth year falls in the 1960s; Nina offers a comparison.
About the name Nana
- Popularity
- #38
- 62 occurrences in our data sample
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- 58% of recorded bearers are male
- Syllables
- Na-na
- 2 syllables · 4 letters
- Generation
- 1960s
- median birth year of recorded bearers (1966)
- Notable people
- 12
- Nana Lee, Nana Nuriana
How Nana is used
Nana is documented in a discussion of names commonly used in Sundanese society.
Sourcesrepository.upi.edu
Names like Nana, with their meanings
How to pronounce Nana
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nana/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮔ |
Is Nana a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Nana is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 58% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Nana ranks #38 among unisex names in our data sample (62 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nana
Famous people named Nana
- Nana Lee · b. 1985
- Nana Nuriana · b. 1938
- Nana Riwayatie · b. 1960
- Nana Sutresna · b. 1933
- Nana Mirdad · b. 1985
- Nana Khairina · b. 1980
- Nana Mayo · b. 1930
- Nana Sujana · b. 1965
- Nana Fitriana Firman · b. 1970
- Nana Krip · b. 1946
- Nana Narundana · b. 1936
- Nana Riskhi Susanti · b. 1990
FAQ about the name Nana
Is Nana a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Nana is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 58% of bearers are male.
How is the name Nana used in Indonesia?
Nana is documented in a discussion of names commonly used in Sundanese society.
How many syllables does Nana have?
Nana has 2 syllables (Na-na) and 4 letters.
Which names are similar to Nana?
Similar-sounding names include Nina (girl, little girl), Nanda (joy, delight), Nata (ruler, protector) and Nada (dew).
How popular is the name Nana?
Nana ranks #38 among unisex names in our data sample (62 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Nana?
Notable people named Nana include Nana Lee, Nana Nuriana, Nana Riwayatie.
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