Girl Name · Latin Origin
Nona
Nona — a girl name from the Latin tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Ninth", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Nina is on your shortlist, Nona belongs in the same conversation.
Nona meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Ninth
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Nona to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Nona as N·O·N·A, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Nona is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Nona variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Nonaa, Nonae, Nonay, Non.
- Nicknames: Nona works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Nona with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Nona middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Nina, Nena, Nana, Neena, Noma — full picks on the sibling names for Nona guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Nona? Browse our names like Nona guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Nona
What does the name Nona mean?
Nona means "Ninth" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Nona?
Nona originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Nona?
Nona has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Nona a boy's or girl's name?
Nona is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Nona in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Nona sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Nona?
Names that share Nona's sound and style include Nina, Nena, Nana, Neena, Noma.
What middle names pair well with Nona?
Good middle-name fits for Nona pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Nona is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Nona is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Nona?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Nona share its rhythm without rhyming — Nina, Nena, Nana all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.