Mahad vs Mina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mahad

Boy #6,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thanks, gratitude"

Origin: Somali

Cultural Roots

Somali Arabic Islamic East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,480
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mah, Hadi

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Mahad Rank #6,480
Mina Rank #607

Mina is more popular, ranked #607 vs #6480 for Mahad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mahad ___

  • Mahad Ali
  • Mahad Hassan
  • Mahad Omar
  • Mahad Ibrahim
  • Mahad Yusuf
  • Mahad Abdi

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 Mahad

Faadumo Khadija Nuurto Abdi Omar

If you choose Mina

Nora Lena Hana Theo Kenji

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mahad or Mina more popular?

Mina is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Mahad at #6480 in the United States.

What do Mahad and Mina mean?

Mahad means "thanks, gratitude" (Somali origin). Mina means "will, desire (from Wilhelmina)" (Germanic origin).

Are Mahad and Mina boy or girl names?

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

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