Nona
n(o)-na
US Popularity:12251
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Ninth
Nona may seem an unassuming feminine name, but its Latin roots reveal a figure of far-reaching consequence. Named for one of the Roman Parcae (or fates), Nona stems from the Latin Nonus_,_ meaning "ninth." As one of the three personifications of destiny, Nona spun the thread of life onto her spindle. Her name embodies that fateful ninth month when new life reveals itself to the world—forever establishing her as the goddess of pregnancy.
Nona Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Nona is currently #12251 in U.S. births
Girl:Nona is currently #7132 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#7132
in 2023
- 1707
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Nona
Behind the Name, Nona (1), June 2023
Behind the Name, Nona (2), January 2019
WordSense Dictionary, Nona
Britannica, Fate, Greek and Roman mythology, June 2024
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