Lenin spelled backward
Ninel is a name created in the early Soviet Union by reversing the surname of the revolutionary leader Vladimir Lenin. While it originated as a political statement, it has since evolved into a standalone feminine name used primarily in Russian-speaking communities. Its appeal lies in its soft, melodic sound which masks its ideological origins.
Less common today
Ninel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,926 in 2004.
Mexican singer and actress
Russian woman who claimed to have psychokinetic powers
Renowned Soviet ballet dancer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
