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Mina vs Mai

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Mina Rank #607
Mai Rank #3,216

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mina or Mai more popular?

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

What do Mina and Mai mean?

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

Are Mina and Mai boy or girl names?

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

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