Nona Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Nona is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'ninth', and has evolved through various languages, including Italian and Spanish. It is associated with traits of warmth and familial ties, while having no specific biblical relevance. The name has a long history, gaining popularity in ancient Rome and remaining in use today.
The name Nona is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nona has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Nona' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 400th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 444th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 655th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1600th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4342nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6440th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5366th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nona' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nona"
Pronunciation
/ˈnoʊ.nə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Nona is derived from the Latin word 'nonus', meaning 'ninth'. In Roman mythology, Nona was the goddess of childbirth, symbolizing the ninth month of pregnancy.
Meaning
ninth
Language Evolution
Nona (Latin), Nona (Italian), Nona (Spanish)
Historical Usage
The name Nona has been used since ancient Rome, gaining popularity in various cultures, particularly within Italian and Spanish-speaking communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Nonna, Noni
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Nona is perceived as a charming and traditional name, often associated with warmth and family, particularly in Italian cultures.
Famous People
Nona Gaprindashvili, a Georgian chess player, Nona Hendryx, an American singer-songwriter
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nona"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Nona"
"Nona" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 400th of 9107 | 4,953 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 444th of 9204 | 4,483 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 655th of 12526 | 4,014 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1600th of 19264 | 982 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4342nd of 27321 | 338 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6440th of 35406 | 296 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5366th of 30306 | 290 |
Regional Popularity of "Nona" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Nona" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
28.25% 400th/1416 |
51.27% 707th/1379 |
14.33% 339th/2366 |
35.81% 409th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
25.23% 390th/1546 |
40.10% 624th/1556 |
17.00% 400th/2353 |
24.24% 375th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
28.65% 638th/2227 |
37.86% 920th/2430 |
20.29% 579th/2853 |
24.76% 687th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.06% 1764th/2937 |
77.63% 2704th/3483 |
49.35% 1736th/3518 |
45.57% 1843rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
85.91% 5427th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
94.43% 7047th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nona"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nona" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.