b babynamesuggestion
Menu

Your Shortlist

0 names saved

Ngina

Quick answerNgina is a Bantu name, primarily from East Africa, derived from Kikuyu and related Bantu languages where it means "mother" or relates to feminine lineage and motherhood.

Bantu · Girl · 2 syllables

N
Rare

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#12,940
TrendVintage
Peak year1972
Syllables2
OriginBantu
LanguageKikuyu
CultureKikuyu
Letters5
Numerology9 Chaldean 6
Global rank#12,940

Popularity over time

Popularity index
Hover the line to see any year. 100 = most popular.

Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Ngina

Ngina is a Bantu name, primarily from East Africa, derived from Kikuyu and related Bantu languages where it means "mother" or relates to feminine lineage and motherhood.

This meaning was compiled with AI assistance and is awaiting community review. Know this name well? Help verify or improve it.

Etymology

Ngina is a Bantu name, primarily from East Africa, derived from Kikuyu and related Bantu languages where it means "mother" or relates to feminine lineage and motherhood. The name is used among Kikuyu and other Bantu-speaking communities in Kenya, with historical significance in Kenyan culture and identity.

Ngina currently ranks #12,940 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.

Contribute to this name

Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.

Login to contribute

We use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.

AdvertisementAd — responsive (after data block)

Sibling name ideas

Kikuyu names that sit beautifully beside Ngina

Similar names you might like

Names starting with N

Names that sound like Ngina

Phonetic match, not just spelling
Nagomi
Boy Japan

"The name 'Nagomi' is a Japanese given name meaning "harmony" or "peace," derived from the Japanese word *nagomu* (和む), which…"

Global rank #30 View name
Nassim
Unisex Arabic

"Nassim means "breeze" or "gentle wind" and derives from the Arabic root "nasama" (نسم), which refers to a soft, pleasant…"

Global rank #170 View name
Nessan
Boy

"The given name 'Nessan' is derived from the Gaelic name 'Nisian', which is thought to be related to the Latin…"

Global rank #339 View name
Nasim
Unisex Arabic

"Nasim means "breeze" or "gentle wind" and derives from the Arabic root نسم (n-s-m), which relates to soft air and…"

Global rank #390 View name
Nikan
Boy Persian

"The given name 'Nikan' means "good" or "virtuous" in Persian, deriving from the Middle Persian root *nik* (good)."

Global rank #467 View name
Nikon
Boy Ancient Greek

"Nikon derives from the Greek word "nikē" (νίκη), meaning "victory," and was historically used in Greek-speaking Christian communities as a…"

Global rank #471 View name
Nosheen
Girl Persian

"Nosheen is a Persian feminine name derived from "nosh" (meaning sweet or delightful) and the suffix "-een," combining to mean…"

Global rank #473 View name
Najma
Girl Arabic

"The name 'Najma' means "star" in Arabic, derived from the root ن-ج-م (n-j-m) which relates to celestial bodies."

Global rank #530 View name
Nixon
Unisex English (Modern)

"The given name 'Nixon' means "son of Nick," derived from the English patronymic suffix "-son" attached to the medieval given…"

Global rank #595 View name
Nazmi
Boy Arabic

"The name 'Nazmi' means "orderly," "disciplined," or "poetic" (from *nazm*, meaning "order" or "verse"), deriving from the Arabic root *n-ẓ-m*."

Global rank #596 View name
Nagma
Girl Arabic

"The name 'Nagma' means "melody" or "song" in Arabic, derived from the root *n-gh-m* (نغم) referring to musical tones or…"

Global rank #640 View name
Neasan
Boy

"The name 'Neasan' does not have a widely recognized etymology or established meaning in major linguistic or onomastic sources; it…"

Global rank #699 View name
AdvertisementAd — between sections

Names trending right now

Rising names for Girls

Help us make this better for every parent

Found a mistake · Know a name we’re missing · Have a different or better meaning for a name · Any question or recommendation — your insight helps families worldwide choose with confidence.

Share your feedback →
Scroll to Top
Follow & Connect