Minna vs Sekani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Sekani

Boy #1,226 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, laughter"

Origin: Tumbuka (Malawian)

Cultural Roots

African Malawian Zambian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,226
Total SSA Count
164
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kani, Sek

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Popularity Comparison

Minna Rank #4,890
Sekani Rank #1,226

Sekani is more popular, ranked #1226 vs #4890 for Minna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Minna ___

  • Minna Rose
  • Minna Grace
  • Minna Louise
  • Minna Claire
  • Minna Kate
  • Minna Jane

Sekani ___

  • Sekani James
  • Sekani Emmanuel
  • Sekani David
  • Sekani Joseph
  • Sekani Michael
  • Sekani Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Minna

Elsa Astrid Sigrid Sven Lars

If you choose Sekani

Amara Zuri Kofi Imani Jabari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minna or Sekani more popular?

Sekani is more popular, ranked #1226 compared to Minna at #4890 in the United States.

What do Minna and Sekani mean?

Minna means "love, courtly love" (Middle High German (Minne) origin). Sekani means "joy, laughter" (Tumbuka (Malawian) origin).

Are Minna and Sekani boy or girl names?

Minna is primarily a girl name. Sekani is primarily a boy name.

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