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Mina vs Nina

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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Nina

Girl #321 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace (diminutive of Anna)"

Origin: Hebrew/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Spanish Italian Hebrew Slavic Georgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#321
Total SSA Count
955
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mina Rank #607
Nina Rank #321

Nina is more popular, ranked #321 vs #607 for Mina.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mina or Nina more popular?

Nina is more popular, ranked #321 compared to Mina at #607 in the United States.

What do Mina and Nina mean?

Mina means "will, desire (from Wilhelmina)" (Germanic origin). Nina means "grace (diminutive of Anna)" (Hebrew/Slavic origin).

Are Mina and Nina boy or girl names?

Mina is primarily a girl name. Nina is primarily a girl name.

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