Water or running water
Neenah is a name of Native American origin, specifically from the Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) language, meaning 'water' or 'running water'. It is also the name of a city in Wisconsin, which was named for the river that flows through it. While rare as a given name, it offers a rhythmic, nature-inspired sound similar to more common names like Nina.
Less common today
Neenah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,751 in 2009.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
