Mina vs Maya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mina

Girl #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"will, desire (from Wilhelmina)"

Origin: Germanic

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Girl #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"illusion, magic"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Mina Rank #607

Maya Rank #51

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 vs #607 for Mina.

Is Mina or Maya more popular?

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Mina at #607 in the United States.

What do Mina and Maya mean?

Mina means "will, desire (from Wilhelmina)" (Germanic origin). Maya means "illusion, magic" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Mina and Maya boy or girl names?

Mina is primarily a girl name. Maya is primarily a girl name.