Neena

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How to Pronounce Neena

Pronounced NEE-nah /ˈni.nɑ/High

Meaning: A form of Nina — variously the Spanish nina, 'a little girl', a Hindi name ('lovely-eyed'), and a Slavic pet form of names like Antonina; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A little girl; grace: Neena is a form of Nina. Sweet, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowSpanish, Hindi

MeaningA form of Nina — variously the Spanish nina, 'a little girl', a Hindi name ('lovely-eyed'), and a Slavic pet form of names like Antonina; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#9288 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,764

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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Neena is a form of Nina — variously the Spanish nina, 'a little girl', a Hindi name ('lovely-eyed'), and a Slavic pet form of names like Antonina (routes layered, which we note). A sweet, classic name (said 'NEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian and Hispanic families. Rare, a-little-girl at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Nina is variously the Spanish nina, 'a little girl', a Hindi 'lovely-eyed', and a Slavic pet form — Neena is a spelling, sweet and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'NEE-nah').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Nina — routes layered

Variations

NinaNeinaNinah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neena mean?

Neena is a form of Nina — variously Spanish 'a little girl', Hindi 'lovely-eyed', and a Slavic pet form; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Neena?

It's said NEE-nah /ˈni.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Neena a boy or girl name?

Neena is a girl's name.

How popular is Neena?

Neena is a rare name in the U.S.