Nana is a unisex given name of African origin, particularly popular among the Akan people of Ghana and Ivory Coast. It means 'queen' or 'royalty'. In some cultures, it is also used as a familial term for grandmother.
The name Nana appears to have been quite popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with a peak of popularity around the turn of the century. However, its usage has fluctuated significantly over time, with periods of high popularity (such as in the late 1800s and again in the mid-1900s) followed by periods of decline. In recent years, the name has seen a resurgence, with a total of 2500 births recorded between 1881 and 2023.