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Minna vs Mina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Minna

Girl #4,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"love, courtly love"

Origin: Middle High German (Minne)

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Finnish Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,890
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Minna Rank #4,890
Mina Rank #607

Mina is more popular, ranked #607 vs #4890 for Minna.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minna or Mina more popular?

Mina is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Minna at #4890 in the United States.

What do Minna and Mina mean?

Minna means "love, courtly love" (Middle High German (Minne) origin). Mina means "will, desire (from Wilhelmina)" (Germanic origin).

Are Minna and Mina boy or girl names?

Minna is primarily a girl name. Mina is primarily a girl name.

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