Mia vs Minna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mia

Girl #5 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mine, beloved"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Italian Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
12,113
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Minna Rank #4,890

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4890 for Minna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

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 Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Minna

Elsa Astrid Sigrid Sven Lars

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Minna more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Minna at #4890 in the United States.

What do Mia and Minna mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Minna means "love, courtly love" (Middle High German (Minne) origin).

Are Mia and Minna boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Minna is primarily a girl name.

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