Mina Girl

Popularity: #507 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MEE-nah /ˈmiː.nə/

Origin: Arabic; Japanese; German; Slavic

Meaning: Arabic: 'gem'; Japanese: 'beautiful'; German: 'love'; Slavic: 'peace'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Mina has roots in several linguistic traditions, primarily deriving from the Arabic word "مينة" (Mīna), which means "port" or "harbor." This term reflects a geographical significance, often associated with trade and commerce. The name also has connections to the Persian language, where it can mean "jewel" or "gem." In addition to these meanings, Mina is linked to the Hebrew name "Mina" (מִינָה), which appears in various forms in historical texts, including the Bible, where it is sometimes interpreted as a form of "gift" or "reward." The transition of the name into English likely occurred through cultural exchanges and the influence of Arabic and Persian on European languages during the Middle Ages.

Historically, the name Mina has been borne by various notable figures. In the context of Christian tradition, Saint Mina, a 4th-century Egyptian martyr, is venerated in both the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches.

His feast day is celebrated on November 11, and he is often depicted in iconography as a young man with a palm branch, symbolizing victory over persecution. The name's presence in religious texts and its association with saints contributed to its endurance through centuries, particularly in Christian communities.

Culturally, Mina has been embraced in various regions, often embodying qualities of beauty, value, and protection, resonating with its meanings in different languages. In literature and folklore, characters named Mina frequently represent strength and resilience.

The name gained further recognition in the 19th century through literary works, such as Bram Stoker's "Dracula," where the character Mina Harker embodies loyalty and courage. This multifaceted significance across different cultures and eras has allowed the name Mina to maintain a lasting presence in various societies.

Famous people named Mina

In this section, you will find notable people named Mina. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Mina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Mina who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Mina Ashido is a fictional character best known for her role in the anime and manga series My Hero Academia.

Mina Loy is a poet and artist best known for her works such as The Lunar Baedecker and her involvement in the avant-garde movement.

Mina Kimes is a sports journalist and commentator best known for her work with ESPN and her podcast, The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny.

Mina Suvari is an actress and model best known for her roles in American Beauty, American Pie, and Loser.

Fictional characters named Mina

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Mina Harker is a fictional character from the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker. She is a key figure in the fight against Count Dracula and is central to the story's themes of love and sacrifice.

Mina Ashido is a fictional character from the manga and anime series My Hero Academia. She is a student at U.A. High School training to become a professional hero with the ability to produce acid.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mina was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Mina has ranked as high as #1124 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Mina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Mina is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Mina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Mina.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 506 15 491
2024 507 13 494
2023 523 11 512
2022 500 12 488
2021 523 16 507
2020 444 9 435
2019 444 17 427
2018 494 14 480
2017 428 17 411
2016 415 31 384
2015 390 20 370
2014 430 18 412
2013 386 25 361
2012 341 23 318
2011 352 19 333
2010 284 18 266
2009 338 15 323
2008 323 19 304
2007 303 16 287
2006 274 14 260
2005 294 13 281
2004 292 16 276
2003 232 13 219
2002 251 15 236
2001 211 20 191
2000 188 10 178
1999 179 17 162
1998 163 15 148
1997 188 11 177
1996 153 13 140
1995 141 16 125
1994 173 11 162
1993 123 15 108
1992 88 17 71
1991 96 19 77
1990 76 13 63
1989 90 13 77
1988 74 13 61
1987 97 18 79
1986 61 11 50
1985 70 9 61
1984 75 15 60
1983 62 7 55
1982 74 5 69
1981 66 0 66
1980 62 5 57
1979 58 0 58
1978 39 0 39
1977 45 0 45
1976 43 0 43
1975 45 0 45
1974 42 0 42
1973 42 0 42
1972 44 0 44
1971 36 0 36
1970 37 0 37
1969 54 0 54
1968 65 0 65
1967 67 0 67
1966 52 0 52
1965 43 0 43
1964 50 0 50
1963 40 0 40
1962 55 0 55
1961 47 0 47
1960 49 0 49
1959 44 0 44
1958 56 0 56
1957 56 0 56
1956 64 0 64
1955 71 0 71
1954 63 0 63
1953 60 0 60
1952 49 0 49
1951 61 0 61
1950 53 0 53
1949 73 0 73
1948 71 0 71
1947 70 0 70
1946 70 0 70
1945 59 0 59
1944 68 0 68
1943 62 0 62
1942 78 0 78
1941 66 0 66
1940 83 0 83
1939 76 0 76
1938 87 0 87
1937 77 0 77
1936 65 0 65
1935 82 0 82
1934 92 0 92
1933 80 0 80
1932 102 0 102
1931 92 0 92
1930 110 0 110
1929 105 0 105
1928 101 0 101
1927 126 0 126
1926 121 0 121
1925 123 0 123
1924 119 0 119
1923 134 0 134
1922 137 0 137
1921 127 0 127
1920 143 0 143
1919 145 0 145
1918 153 0 153
1917 172 0 172
1916 178 0 178
1915 156 0 156
1914 109 0 109
1913 120 0 120
1912 93 0 93
1911 91 0 91
1910 71 0 71
1909 67 0 67
1908 64 0 64
1907 66 0 66
1906 78 0 78
1905 72 0 72
1904 75 0 75
1903 86 0 86
1902 73 0 73
1901 83 0 83
1900 92 0 92
1899 85 0 85
1898 104 0 104
1897 92 0 92
1896 107 0 107
1895 94 0 94
1894 103 0 103
1893 105 0 105
1892 105 0 105
1891 119 0 119
1890 95 0 95
1889 90 0 90
1888 104 0 104
1887 61 0 61
1886 80 0 80
1885 82 0 82
1884 56 0 56
1883 89 0 89
1882 76 0 76
1881 62 0 62
1880 73 0 73

Top States for Mina (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 97
22%
TX 44
10%
NY 33
7%
FL 28
6%
IL 21
5%
WA 18
4%
MI 18
4%
MN 16
4%
OH 15
3%
VA 15
3%
PA 13
3%
AZ 12
3%
IN 12
3%
WI 11
2%
OR 10
2%
TN 10
2%
GA 10
2%
LA 9
2%
MD 9
2%
CO 7
2%
CT 7
2%
NC 7
2%
MA 6
1%
NJ 6
1%
KY 5
1%
MO 5
1%
UT 5
1%