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Mina vs Irene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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 Rank #607
Irene Rank #638

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mina or Irene more popular?

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

What do Mina and Irene mean?

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

Are Mina and Irene boy or girl names?

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

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