Hana vs Mina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hana

Girl #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flower"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Arabic Korean Czech Bosnian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#708
Total SSA Count
395
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

Hana Rank #708
Mina Rank #607

Mina is more popular, ranked #607 vs #708 for Hana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hana ___

  • Hana Rose
  • Hana Mae
  • Hana Jane
  • Hana Claire
  • Hana Lee
  • Hana Sky

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 Hana

Mika Sora Kenji Riku Mei

If you choose Mina

Nora Lena Hana Theo Kenji

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hana or Mina more popular?

Mina is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Hana at #708 in the United States.

What do Hana and Mina mean?

Hana means "flower" (Japanese origin). Mina means "will, desire (from Wilhelmina)" (Germanic origin).

Are Hana and Mina boy or girl names?

Hana is primarily a girl name. Mina is primarily a girl name.

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