Aya vs Mina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aya

Girl #630 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"miracle, sign of God, verse of the Quran"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Japanese Arabic Hebrew Turkish Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#630
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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

Aya Rank #630
Mina Rank #607

Mina is more popular, ranked #607 vs #630 for Aya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aya ___

  • Aya Rose
  • Aya Sofie
  • Aya Lin
  • Aya Grace
  • Aya Marie

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 Aya

Kai Naomi Yuki Elias Soren

If you choose Mina

Nora Lena Hana Theo Kenji

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aya or Mina more popular?

Mina is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Aya at #630 in the United States.

What do Aya and Mina mean?

Aya means "miracle, sign of God, verse of the Quran" (Arabic origin). Mina means "will, desire (from Wilhelmina)" (Germanic origin).

Are Aya and Mina boy or girl names?

Aya is primarily a girl name. Mina is primarily a girl name.

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