Grace, lady, or seventh-born child
In Japanese, Nana is often associated with the number seven or greens. In West African Akan culture, it is a title of nobility or royalty, while in Hebrew traditions, it is a diminutive of Anne meaning grace.
Less common today
Nana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,975 in 2000.
Japanese singer and voice actress
Lead singer of a punk rock band · Nana
Japanese actress and model
Kind-hearted protagonist nicknamed Hachi · Nana
American actress known for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
The Newfoundland nursemaid dog · Peter Pan
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
