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Ninfa

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Pronounced NEEN-fah /ˈniːn.fə/Medium

Meaning: The Italian and Spanish Ninfa, 'nymph' — from the Greek nymphe, a nature spirit of springs and woods (also 'bride; young woman'). Lyrical and classical.Low

In 30 seconds: A classical name: Ninfa is Italian/Spanish for 'nymph' (said 'NEEN-fah'). Lyrical and airy.
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Origin MediumItalian, Spanish
MeaningThe Italian and Spanish Ninfa, 'nymph' — from the Greek nymphe, a nature spirit of springs and woods (also 'bride; young woman'). Lyrical and classical.
U.S. rank (2023)#14668 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1928
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,459

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192819102023

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

Ninfa means 'nymph' in Italian and Spanish, from Greek nymphe (a nature spirit; also 'young woman; bride'). It reads lyrical and airy — rare in the U.S. (said 'NEEN-fah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, lyrical, and classical.

Did you know? Ninfa is the Italian and Spanish word for 'nymph' — from the Greek nymphe, a nature spirit of springs and woods — a lyrical, classical name (said 'NEEN-fah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Ninfa — Italian/Spanish 'nymph'; Greek nymphe

Variations

NinphaNimfaNinfah

Nicknames

NinaFifi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ninfa mean?

Ninfa is Italian and Spanish for 'nymph,' from the Greek nymphe, a nature spirit.

How do you pronounce Ninfa?

It's said NEEN-fah /ˈniːn.fə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ninfa a boy or girl name?

Ninfa is a girl's name.

How popular is Ninfa?

Ninfa is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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