Mina vs Rostam

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

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Rostam

Boy #6,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, heroic warrior"

Origin: Persian/Avestan

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Afghan Tajik

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,474
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ros, Rosta

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Popularity Comparison

Mina Rank #607
Rostam Rank #6,474

Mina is more popular, ranked #607 vs #6474 for Rostam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mina ___

  • Mina Rose
  • Mina Jade
  • Mina Elise
  • Mina Suki
  • Mina Grace
  • Mina Pearl

Rostam ___

  • Rostam Ali
  • Rostam Dariush
  • Rostam Cyrus
  • Rostam Kaveh
  • Rostam Mehran
  • Rostam Arash

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mina

Nora Lena Hana Theo Kenji

If you choose Rostam

Arash Sohrab Cyrus Dariush Shireen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mina or Rostam more popular?

Mina is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Rostam at #6474 in the United States.

What do Mina and Rostam mean?

Mina means "will, desire (from Wilhelmina)" (Germanic origin). Rostam means "strong, heroic warrior" (Persian/Avestan origin).

Are Mina and Rostam boy or girl names?

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

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