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Mai vs Mina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mai

Girl #3,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"apricot blossom, yellow flower"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Japanese Scandinavian Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,216
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Mai Rank #3,216
Mina Rank #607

Mina is more popular, ranked #607 vs #3216 for Mai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mai or Mina more popular?

Mina is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Mai at #3216 in the United States.

What do Mai and Mina mean?

Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin). Mina means "will, desire (from Wilhelmina)" (Germanic origin).

Are Mai and Mina boy or girl names?

Mai is primarily a girl name. Mina is primarily a girl name.

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