Anis vs Mina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anis

Boy #6,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"companion, close friend"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,601
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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
Nicknames
Mi, Min

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anis Rank #6,601
Mina Rank #607

Mina is more popular, ranked #607 vs #6601 for Anis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anis ___

  • Anis Karim
  • Anis Rami
  • Anis Said
  • Anis Omar
  • Anis Tarek
  • Anis Nasser

Mina ___

  • Mina Rose
  • Mina Jade
  • Mina Elise
  • Mina Suki
  • Mina Grace
  • Mina Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anis

Layla Yasmin Ibrahim Nadia Sami

If you choose Mina

Nora Lena Hana Theo Kenji

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anis or Mina more popular?

Mina is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Anis at #6601 in the United States.

What do Anis and Mina mean?

Anis means "companion, close friend" (Arabic origin). Mina means "will, desire (from Wilhelmina)" (Germanic origin).

Are Anis and Mina boy or girl names?

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

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