US Popularity:10584
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Defender, protector
Minta is a girl’s name of English origin, meaning “defender” or “protector.” It’s a short form of the name Araminta, and can be shortened to Minty. A character named Minta features in T_o the Lighthouse_, a novel by Virginia Woolf. For a unique name with a fresh and dainty feel, look no further than Minta.

Minta Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1993
#17228
in 1993
+ 338
from 1989
In comparison to the previous year's data
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