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Irene vs Mina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irene

Girl #638 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Ancient Greek (eirene)

Cultural Roots

Greek English Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#638
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Mina

Girl #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"will, desire (from Wilhelmina)"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic Persian Indian Japanese Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#607
Total SSA Count
493
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Irene Rank #638
Mina Rank #607

Mina is more popular, ranked #607 vs #638 for Irene.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irene or Mina more popular?

Mina is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Irene at #638 in the United States.

What do Irene and Mina mean?

Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin). Mina means "will, desire (from Wilhelmina)" (Germanic origin).

Are Irene and Mina boy or girl names?

Irene is primarily a girl name. Mina is primarily a girl name.

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