Amelia vs Minna

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
Nicknames
Min, Minnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Minna Rank #4,890

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4890 for Minna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Minna ___

  • Minna Rose
  • Minna Grace
  • Minna Louise
  • Minna Claire
  • Minna Kate
  • Minna Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Minna

Elsa Astrid Sigrid Sven Lars

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Minna more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Minna at #4890 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Minna mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Minna means "love, courtly love" (Middle High German (Minne) origin).

Are Amelia and Minna boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Minna is primarily a girl name.

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