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Ginna

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Pronounced JIN-ah /ˈdʒɪn.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Gina — a short form of names like Virginia ('maiden; virgin') and Regina ('queen'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A pet form of Gina/Virginia: Ginna. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'JIN-ah').
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Origin LowLatin, Italian
MeaningA spelling of Gina — a short form of names like Virginia ('maiden; virgin') and Regina ('queen'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9063 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 856

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198719472025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ginna is a spelling of Gina — a short form of names like Virginia ('maiden; virgin') and Regina ('queen'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'JIN-ah'; nickname Gigi).

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Gina. Rare in this form, maiden-and-queen at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Gina is a short form of names like Virginia ('maiden; virgin') and Regina ('queen') — Ginna is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'JIN-ah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Gina — routes layered

Variations

GinaGinnahJinna

Nicknames

Gigi

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If you like Ginna…

Gina— the name it spells
Gianna— a sound-neighbor Gi- girls' name
Regina— a name it shortens
Tina— a fellow Italian choice
Juna— echoes that soft -na sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ginna mean?

Ginna spells Gina — a short form of Virginia ('maiden') and Regina ('queen'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ginna?

It's said JIN-ah /ˈdʒɪn.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ginna a boy or girl name?

Ginna is a girl's name.

How popular is Ginna?

Ginna is a rare name in the U.S.

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