Nona

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Pronounced NOH-nah /ˈnoʊ.nə/High

Meaning: From Latin nona, 'ninth' (traditionally for a ninth child); also a Roman goddess linked to pregnancy and the Fates; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Ninth: Nona is Latin. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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MeaningFrom Latin nona, 'ninth' (traditionally for a ninth child); also a Roman goddess linked to pregnancy and the Fates; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#8725 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1950

Total births (all-time)≈ 16,708

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

Nona comes from Latin nona, 'ninth' (traditionally for a ninth child); it is also a Roman goddess linked to pregnancy and the Fates (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'NOH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage name. Rare today, ninth at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Nona means 'ninth' in Latin (traditionally given to a ninth child) — and is also a Roman goddess linked to pregnancy and the Fates — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'NOH-nah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Nona — routes layered

Variations

NonahNonna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nona mean?

Nona is Latin for 'ninth' (traditionally a ninth child); also a Roman goddess, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Nona?

It's said NOH-nah /ˈnoʊ.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nona a boy or girl name?

Nona is a girl's name.

How popular is Nona?

Nona is a rare name in the U.S.