US Popularity:3764
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Roman
Meaning:Intellect, wisdom, mind
Minerva, as a girl's name, is of Latin origin. Meaning “intellect,” “wisdom,” or “mind," Minerva is a brilliant choice for the brightest of little ones. In mythology, Minerva is a Roman goddess of wisdom, medicine, handicrafts, and later, war, equivalent to the Greek deity Athena. Instilling a thirst for knowledge and an old soul in baby, Minerva is the name that keeps on giving.

Minerva Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Minerva is currently #2786 on The Bump
Girl:Minerva is currently #1922 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Minerva is currently #3764 in U.S. births
Girl:Minerva is currently #2081 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#2081
in 2023
+ 180
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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