Mina Unisex
Origin(s)
Arabic; Japanese; German; Slavic
Meaning
Arabic: 'gem'; Japanese: 'beautiful'; German: 'love'; Slavic: 'peace'
Historical & Cultural Background
Mina is a name with diverse origins and meanings across various cultures. In Arabic, it signifies a precious gem, while in Japanese, it conveys beauty. The name has also been used in German-speaking countries, often associated with love. In Slavic cultures, it is linked to peace and tranquility.
Trend Summary
Mina has seen a steady presence in the US baby name charts, maintaining moderate popularity over the years.
Similar Names
Nina, Lina, Tina, Rina, Sina, Zina, Kina, Vina
Variants
- Mina
- Minae
- Mynah
International Variants
- Mina (Spanish)
- Mina (Italian)
- Mina (Persian)
- Mina (Korean)
Famous people named Mina
Mina Ashido is a character from the anime and manga series 'My Hero Academia', known for her unique quirk and vibrant personality.
Mina Harker is a character in Bram Stoker's 'Dracula', serving as one of the central figures in the story.
Mina Loy was a notable poet and artist in the early 20th century, recognized for her contributions to modernist literature.
Mina Kimes is an American journalist and sports commentator, known for her work with ESPN.
Fictional characters named Mina
Mina is a character in the video game 'Castlevania', serving as a key figure in the storyline.
Mina is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for her quirky personality.
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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 #885 nationally which occurred in 2023 and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Mina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mina (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 97 | |
TX | 44 | |
NY | 33 | |
FL | 28 | |
IL | 21 | |
WA | 18 | |
MN | 16 | |
VA | 15 | |
OH | 15 | |
PA | 13 | |
IN | 12 | |
AZ | 12 | |
WI | 11 | |
GA | 10 | |
OR | 10 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 73 |
1881 | 62 |
1882 | 76 |
1883 | 89 |
1884 | 56 |
1885 | 82 |
1886 | 80 |
1887 | 61 |
1888 | 104 |
1889 | 90 |
1890 | 95 |
1891 | 119 |
1892 | 105 |
1893 | 105 |
1894 | 103 |
1895 | 94 |
1896 | 107 |
1897 | 92 |
1898 | 104 |
1899 | 85 |
1900 | 92 |
1901 | 83 |
1902 | 73 |
1903 | 86 |
1904 | 75 |
1905 | 72 |
1906 | 78 |
1907 | 66 |
1908 | 64 |
1909 | 67 |
1910 | 71 |
1911 | 91 |
1912 | 93 |
1913 | 120 |
1914 | 109 |
1915 | 156 |
1916 | 178 |
1917 | 172 |
1918 | 153 |
1919 | 145 |
1920 | 143 |
1921 | 127 |
1922 | 137 |
1923 | 134 |
1924 | 119 |
1925 | 123 |
1926 | 121 |
1927 | 126 |
1928 | 101 |
1929 | 105 |
1930 | 110 |
1931 | 92 |
1932 | 102 |
1933 | 80 |
1934 | 92 |
1935 | 82 |
1936 | 65 |
1937 | 77 |
1938 | 87 |
1939 | 76 |
1940 | 83 |
1941 | 66 |
1942 | 78 |
1943 | 62 |
1944 | 68 |
1945 | 59 |
1946 | 70 |
1947 | 70 |
1948 | 71 |
1949 | 73 |
1950 | 53 |
1951 | 61 |
1952 | 49 |
1953 | 60 |
1954 | 63 |
1955 | 71 |
1956 | 64 |
1957 | 56 |
1958 | 56 |
1959 | 44 |
1960 | 49 |
1961 | 47 |
1962 | 55 |
1963 | 40 |
1964 | 50 |
1965 | 43 |
1966 | 52 |
1967 | 67 |
1968 | 65 |
1969 | 54 |
1970 | 37 |
1971 | 36 |
1972 | 44 |
1973 | 42 |
1974 | 42 |
1975 | 45 |
1976 | 43 |
1977 | 45 |
1978 | 39 |
1979 | 58 |
1980 | 57 |
1981 | 66 |
1982 | 69 |
1983 | 55 |
1984 | 60 |
1985 | 61 |
1986 | 50 |
1987 | 79 |
1988 | 61 |
1989 | 77 |
1990 | 63 |
1991 | 76 |
1992 | 71 |
1993 | 108 |
1994 | 162 |
1995 | 125 |
1996 | 140 |
1997 | 177 |
1998 | 148 |
1999 | 162 |
2000 | 178 |
2001 | 191 |
2002 | 236 |
2003 | 219 |
2004 | 276 |
2005 | 281 |
2006 | 260 |
2007 | 287 |
2008 | 304 |
2009 | 323 |
2010 | 266 |
2011 | 333 |
2012 | 318 |
2013 | 360 |
2014 | 412 |
2015 | 370 |
2016 | 384 |
2017 | 411 |
2018 | 480 |
2019 | 426 |
2020 | 435 |
2021 | 507 |
2022 | 488 |
2023 | 512 |
2024 | 493 |