Down vs Minelba

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Down

Girl #63,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fort on the hill"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Northern Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#63,580
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Down Rank #63,580
Minelba Rank #63,409

Minelba is more popular, ranked #63409 vs #63580 for Down.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Down ___

  • Down Marie
  • Down Rose
  • Down Claire
  • Down Grace
  • Down Anne
  • Down Fiona

Minelba ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Down

Kerry Clare Tyrone Antrim Fermanagh

If you choose Minelba

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Down or Minelba more popular?

Minelba is more popular, ranked #63409 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Down and Minelba mean?

Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Down and Minelba boy or girl names?

Down is primarily a girl name. Minelba is primarily a girl name.

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