Mina

Mina - A very unique female name

Mina appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #811. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Mina and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Mina? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Mina. The baby girl name Mina was given to 452 baby girls in 2025, ranking #597 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,884 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Mina peaked in popularity 115 years ago in 1911 on position 455.

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Mina is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Mina is currently topping the baby name charts in Oregon at position #288 - and is the least popular in Tennessee at position #1,255.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Mina is where you live.

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Mina origin and meaning

International short form

Short form of Wilhelmina and other -mina names; also a Persian name meaning 'enamel, azure'

Mina has served for centuries as the short form of Wilhelmina and similar names in German and Dutch use, and independently in Persian and other traditions. In the United States it is rising again, reaching a recent peak in 2023.

Attested etymology

Mina is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Mina, pop culture references for the name Mina and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Mina

We've found the following names that sound similar to Mina, sorted by popularity.

Mia / Maya / Minnie / Mae / Mya / Mamie / Mona / May / Maia / Myah /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Mina

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Mina a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Mina?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

MEE-nuh · /ˈminə/

Around the world

• Mina (German) — Used as-is as a Wilhelmina short form
• Mina (Persian) — Persian name in its own right

Famous bearers

• Mina Harker — Heroine of Bram Stoker's Dracula, short for Wilhelmina (Fictional, 1897) Fictional
• Mina Kimes — American sports journalist (b. 1985) Contemporary

Style

InternationalLiteraryShort form

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Mina for its tiny, international, vintage-literary charm. Two syllables do a lot of work here.

Worth knowing

• Assumed to be short for Wilhelmina or Yasmina