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Nima vs Mina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nima

Boy #6,430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Sun; day of the sun"

Origin: Tibetan

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Tibetan Nepali Sherpa Arabic Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,430
Total SSA Count
14
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

Nima Rank #6,430
Mina Rank #607

Mina is more popular, ranked #607 vs #6430 for Nima.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nima or Mina more popular?

Mina is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Nima at #6430 in the United States.

What do Nima and Mina mean?

Nima means "Sun; day of the sun" (Tibetan origin). Mina means "will, desire (from Wilhelmina)" (Germanic origin).

Are Nima and Mina boy or girl names?

Nima is primarily a boy name. Mina is primarily a girl name.

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