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Mina

female
Updated 7 months ago

Meaning

"Love; Harbor; Beautiful"

Occurs in many languages as a diminutive or independent name; meanings vary widely with cultural and linguistic origin.

Themes:shortfeminineinternationalvariant

Fact-checked by Marcus Chen

B.A. Anthropology, UC BerkeleyMultilingual (4 languages)Cultural Research Fellow • Senior Name Researcher

This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Mina

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#608Top 1000
SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Mina did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

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Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Mina Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Mina.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Mina

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Mina mean?
Mina means "Love; Harbor; Beautiful". Occurs in many languages as a diminutive or independent name; meanings vary widely with cultural and linguistic origin.
What is the origin of Mina?
Mina is of Germanic origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.
How popular is the name Mina?
According to the latest SSA data, Mina is currently ranked #608 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.
Is Mina a girl name?
Mina is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.
What are good nicknames for Mina?
Popular nicknames for Mina include mina, mi, mo, miny, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.
What names are similar to Mina?
There are many names similar to Mina in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, Japanese, Persian
Syllables2
Length4 letters
US Rank#608
Trend→ Stable
Starts withM

Sibling Ideas

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Mina has Germanic roots, making it a wonderful choice if you love names from this heritage. Discover more options in our Germanic baby names collection, where you'll find hundreds of names with similar cultural depth.

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