Mina: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced MEE-nuh · 2 syllables
Borrowed from Arabic (mina) and Sanskrit (mina).
- Origin
- Arabic, Indian
- Pronunciation
- MEE-nuh
- US rank (2025)
- #595
- US babies a year
- about 533 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1890
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback
How popular is Mina?
Mina was the #595 name in the US in 2025, given to 506 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1890.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #595 |
| England & Wales | #550 |
| Scotland | #429 |
| France | #330 |
| Norway | #65 |
| Canada | #615 |
| Australia | #432 |
How old are people named Mina?
Half of US adults named Mina are older than 31; most are between 18 and 80. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Mina
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Mina have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Chisa
- Marte
- Alfredo
- Lorna
Names like Mina
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Mina
How do you pronounce Mina?
Mina is pronounced MEE-nuh.
How popular is the name Mina?
Mina was the #595 name in the US in 2025, given to 506 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1890.
How old are people named Mina?
Half of US adults named Mina are older than 31. Most are between 18 and 80.