Nana is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #959 in 2011 with 37 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 49 births ranking #693. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 76.2%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 8,684 girls born was named Nana. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.