Minna vs Nina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Minna

Girl #4,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"love, courtly love"

Origin: Middle High German (Minne)

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Girl #321 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grace (diminutive of Anna)"

Origin: Hebrew/Slavic

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Minna Rank #4,890

Nina Rank #321

Nina is more popular, ranked #321 vs #4890 for Minna.

Is Minna or Nina more popular?

Nina is more popular, ranked #321 compared to Minna at #4890 in the United States.

What do Minna and Nina mean?

Minna means "love, courtly love" (Middle High German (Minne) origin). Nina means "grace (diminutive of Anna)" (Hebrew/Slavic origin).

Are Minna and Nina boy or girl names?

Minna is primarily a girl name. Nina is primarily a girl name.