Matilda vs Mina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Matilda Rank #410
Mina Rank #607

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 vs #607 for Mina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matilda ___

  • Matilda Rose
  • Matilda Jane
  • Matilda Grace
  • Matilda Pearl
  • Matilda Eve
  • Matilda Florence

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 Matilda

Harriet Hugo Beatrice Arthur Clementine

If you choose Mina

Nora Lena Hana Theo Kenji

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matilda or Mina more popular?

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 compared to Mina at #607 in the United States.

What do Matilda and Mina mean?

Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin). Mina means "will, desire (from Wilhelmina)" (Germanic origin).

Are Matilda and Mina boy or girl names?

Matilda is primarily a girl name. Mina is primarily a girl name.

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