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Mina vs Matilda

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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Matilda

Girl #410 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic English Australian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#410
Total SSA Count
769
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mina Rank #607
Matilda Rank #410

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 vs #607 for Mina.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mina or Matilda more popular?

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 compared to Mina at #607 in the United States.

What do Mina and Matilda mean?

Mina means "will, desire (from Wilhelmina)" (Germanic origin). Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Mina and Matilda boy or girl names?

Mina is primarily a girl name. Matilda is primarily a girl name.

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