Minnow
Pronunciation: [ m-IHN-oh ]
Minnow is a girl baby name. Ranked #40,463 in the US, popular nicknames include Min, Miy, and Minie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Minnow is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-IHN-oh.
Parents who love the name Minnow often also consider Ehlany, Yeab, Elianarose .
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Historical Record
Minnow first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 24 babies have been named Minnow in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Minnow is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #40,463 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #40,463
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Minnow
Minnow is a girl name .
Minnow is currently ranked #40,463 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Minnow include Min, Miy, Minie, and Minnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Minnow include Minnie, Minna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis