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Nina vs Minna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Nina Rank #321
Minna Rank #4,890

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nina or Minna more popular?

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

What do Nina and Minna mean?

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

Are Nina and Minna boy or girl names?

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

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