The nameMinna
Minna is a short German and Finnish name with a 19th century charm.
- Girl's name
- German and Finnish
Meaning
Minna is a short form of Wilhelmina, "will" and "helmet". The German word Minne also means "love".
Origin
German and Finnish.
History
Lessing's comedy Minna von Barnhelm appeared in 1767. In the United States Minna reached 369th place in 1889.
Popularity of the name Minna
Minna in the United States
Minna was most popular in the United States in the 1910s, with 411 births over the decade, 13% of all recorded babies named Minna. Half of all babies named Minna in the United States were born before 1934, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 29 births a year on average, against 34 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Minna
Names from the same generation as Minna, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Minna mean?
Minna is a short form of Wilhelmina, "will" and "helmet". The German word Minne also means "love".
What is the origin of the name Minna?
German and Finnish.
Is Minna a girl's or a boy's name?
Minna is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Minna?
In 2024, Minna was the 4796th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 28 births.
What are good sibling names for Minna?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Wilma, Liliane, Oumou and Ilona for a sister, Joachim, Johannes, Moussa and Adil for a brother.