Little girl or favor; grace
Ninah is a rare variant of Nina, which has roots in several cultures. In Spanish, it is derived from 'niña' meaning little girl, while in Hebrew contexts, it is often seen as a diminutive of Anne or Hannah, meaning grace or favor.
Less common today
Ninah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,967 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
