The nameMina
Mina is a short girl's name with roots in many languages. It is at its highest level in England and Wales.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Mina can shorten Wilhelmina or Hermina. In Persian mina means "azure, enamel", and in Japanese it can mean "all" or "beautiful".
Origin
Germanic, Persian or Japanese, depending on the family.
History
Mina Harker is the heroine of Bram Stoker's Dracula. In England and Wales the name reached 408th place in 2025, its best rank since 1996.
Famous people named Mina
- Mina, Italian singer
- Mina Harker, character in Dracula
Popularity of the name Mina
Mina in the United States
Mina was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 3,962 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Mina. Half of all babies named Mina in the United States were born before 1996. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 499 births a year on average, against 434 in the five years before.
Mina in the United Kingdom
Mina was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 658 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Mina. Half of all babies named Mina in the United Kingdom were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 83 births a year.
Mina in France
Mina in Belgium
Mina in Switzerland
Mina in Austria
Mina in Norway
Sibling names for Mina
Names from the same generation as Mina, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mina mean?
Mina can shorten Wilhelmina or Hermina. In Persian mina means "azure, enamel", and in Japanese it can mean "all" or "beautiful".
What is the origin of the name Mina?
Germanic, Persian or Japanese, depending on the family.
Is Mina a girl's or a boy's name?
Mina is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Mina?
In 2024, Mina was the 607th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 493 births.
What are good sibling names for Mina?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Amalia, Ida, Lina and Emmy for a sister, Bruno, Conrad, Lewis and Roland for a brother.
Who are famous people named Mina?
Mina, Italian singer; Mina Harker, character in Dracula.