Mina
Mina: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmiːnə/
Meaning and origin of Mina
- A female given name.
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic مِينَا (mīnā) and Sanskrit मीना (mīnā).
How popular is Mina?
Since 1880, 19,267 girls and 672 boys in the U.S. have been named Mina (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #175 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #2914 in 1987. In 2025 it ranked #597 for girls, with 506 babies given the name.
Names similar to Mina
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Sibling name ideas for Mina
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Mina FAQ
What does the name Mina mean?
A female given name. Borrowed from Arabic مِينَا (mīnā) and Sanskrit मीना (mīnā).
What is the origin of the name Mina?
Mina is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Mina?
Since 1880, 19,267 girls and 672 boys in the U.S. have been named Mina (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #175 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #2914 in 1987. In 2025 it ranked #597 for girls, with 506 babies given the name.
Is Mina a boy or girl name?
Mina is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 19,267 girls and 672 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.