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The baby name Neena is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NEE-nah (IPA: /ˈniːnə/).

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: NEE-nah (IPA: /ˈniːnə/)

What is the meaning of the name Neena ?

The baby name Neena is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NEE-nah (IPA: /ˈniːnə/).

Neena is in Origin.

Neena is a feminine given name, most often a modern respelling of Nina used in English and South Asian contexts. In Hindi and other Indo‑Aryan languages it is written नीना and pronounced NEE-nah. As a counterpart to Nina, it gathers several layered origins: a Slavic/Russian pet form of Antonina (ultimately from Antonius); a Spanish term of endearment from niña “little girl”; and a Quechua word meaning “fire.”

Usage rose in India in the mid‑20th century and the name remains familiar through figures such as Neena Gupta. In the West, Neena is rare but recognizable alongside Nina. Variants and relatives include Nina, Nena, Neenah, Antonina, and diminutives like Neen or Nini. Meanings therefore vary by source - commonly “fire,” “little girl,” or “of inestimable worth.” In Indian name lore it is sometimes glossed as “beautiful eyes,” via Hindi naina, though that link is folk etymology.

Neena has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Neena

Neena Gupta Actor · Born 1959 · India Neena Gupta is a well-known Indian actress, most famous for her role in the critically acclaimed film 'Badhaai Ho'. She has also appeared in popular films like 'Panga' and 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan'. Born in 1959, she has had a significant impact on Indian cinema with her versatile performances.

Neena – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MV 0 #18 2 644
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
MV Girls 0 #33 3 2,021
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
BN Girls 0 #110 5 5,459
KW 0 #115 7 5,216
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
AE 0 #183 5 10,220
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
QA Girls 0 #275 42 15,378
SG 0 #277 6 11,010
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
Canada Girls 2015 #308 5 2,822
SA 0 #308 5 10,560
SD Girls 0 #321 25 7,678
OM Girls 0 #322 75 15,987
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
MU Girls 0 #332 20 8,539
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
MY 0 #350 5 12,352
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
BD Girls 0 #377 10 8,413
JO Boys 0 #387 3 7,057
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
France Girls 2013 #403 4 3,238
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
EG 0 #409 4 6,387
PH Girls 0 #427 3 13,098
MX 0 #442 4 8,339
AE Girls 0 #445 109 20,968
IN Girls 0 #448 188 13,121
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
KW Girls 0 #474 42 19,177
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
IQ Girls 0 #519 7 11,303
BH 0 #525 29 17,937
PS Girls 0 #540 8 10,981
LY 0 #552 8 12,703
SG Girls 0 #554 33 18,916
CR Girls 0 #570 4 11,342
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
IL Girls 0 #641 5 11,648
HK Girls 0 #644 7 16,104
Finland Girls 2026 #707 32 3,895
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
SY 0 #764 4 11,684
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
SA Girls 0 #790 146 25,931
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NG Girls 0 #819 8 15,093
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #904 13 8,487
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
MY Girls 0 #921 74 24,821
EG Girls 0 #1,002 8 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
IN Boys 0 #1,033 7 16,750
ZA Girls 0 #1,128 14 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,136 8 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,148 5 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,179 4 25,439
MA 0 #1,191 9 20,986
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,260 8 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,425 22 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,603 12 28,008

Neena is popular in 50 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
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People also ask about Neena

Neena is predominantly a girl's name.
Neena is a 2 syllable name, pronounced NEE-nah (IPA: /ˈniːnə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Nina, Nena, Nyna, Ninna and Ninah.
Across languages, Neena has these equivalents: Niña (Spanish), Nino (Georgian, male), Naina (Hindi).
Yes — Neena ranked #308 in Canada in 2015, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Neena ranks highest in Canada (#308 in 2015).
Neena's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #906 in 2014 to #904 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Neena are in our database, including Neena Gupta (Actor).