US Popularity:1121
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):Sanskrit, Indian, Persian
Meaning:Love; Will helmet; Fish; Starling; Azure; Daisy; Enamel
Mina is a feminine name with a variety of meanings and origins to inspire baby. Originally from the Old German name Minna, it translates to "love," and is a great choice to remind your little one of how much you adore them. For an edgier touch, Mina can also act as an adorable nickname for the German name Wilhelmina, meaning "will helmet." Thanks to its Sanskrit and Hindi roots, it can also translate to "fish" and "starling," respectively, helping baby connect to the natural world and animal kingdom. Also, with Mina's Persian connections, it can also mean "azure," "daisy" or "enamel," connecting baby to many beautiful elements. Whether you've heard Mina as a nickname or used in adoration, Mina is a popular name in Europe and in the creative world. In fact, you probably rooted for the fictional character Mina in Bram Stoker's Dracula. This name has a way of making people feel things, and baby will, too.

Mina Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Mina is currently #367 on The Bump
Girl:Mina is currently #264 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Mina is currently #1121 in U.S. births
Girl:Mina is currently #585 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#585
in 2023
+ 26
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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