Mina vs Zahra

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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Zahra

Girl #543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white flower"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Muslim East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#543
Total SSA Count
556
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara

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Popularity Comparison

Mina Rank #607
Zahra Rank #543

Zahra is more popular, ranked #543 vs #607 for Mina.

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

Zahra ___

  • Zahra Amira
  • Zahra Nour
  • Zahra Yasmin
  • Zahra Sofia
  • Zahra Leila
  • Zahra Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mina

Nora Lena Hana Theo Kenji

If you choose Zahra

Layla Omar Nadia Tariq Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mina or Zahra more popular?

Zahra is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Mina at #607 in the United States.

What do Mina and Zahra mean?

Mina means "will, desire (from Wilhelmina)" (Germanic origin). Zahra means "white flower" (Arabic origin).

Are Mina and Zahra boy or girl names?

Mina is primarily a girl name. Zahra is primarily a girl name.

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