Ilse vs Minna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilse

Girl #5,017 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,017
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Il, Ilsy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ilse Rank #5,017
Minna Rank #4,890

Minna is more popular, ranked #4890 vs #5017 for Ilse.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilse ___

  • Ilse Marie
  • Ilse Louise
  • Ilse Anne
  • Ilse Sophie
  • Ilse Katrine
  • Ilse Renate

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 Ilse

Liesel Klaus Greta Hans Heike

If you choose Minna

Elsa Astrid Sigrid Sven Lars

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilse or Minna more popular?

Minna is more popular, ranked #4890 compared to Ilse at #5017 in the United States.

What do Ilse and Minna mean?

Ilse means "God is my oath" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). Minna means "love, courtly love" (Middle High German (Minne) origin).

Are Ilse and Minna boy or girl names?

Ilse is primarily a girl name. Minna is primarily a girl name.

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