Mina Unisex

Popularity: #505 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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.

Sibling Suggestions

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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 97
23%
TX 44
10%
NY 33
8%
FL 28
6%
IL 21
5%
WA 18
4%
MN 16
4%
VA 15
3%
OH 15
3%
PA 13
3%
IN 12
3%
AZ 12
3%
WI 11
3%
GA 10
2%
OR 10
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188073
188162
188276
188389
188456
188582
188680
188761
1888104
188990
189095
1891119
1892105
1893105
1894103
189594
1896107
189792
1898104
189985
190092
190183
190273
190386
190475
190572
190678
190766
190864
190967
191071
191191
191293
1913120
1914109
1915156
1916178
1917172
1918153
1919145
1920143
1921127
1922137
1923134
1924119
1925123
1926121
1927126
1928101
1929105
1930110
193192
1932102
193380
193492
193582
193665
193777
193887
193976
194083
194166
194278
194362
194468
194559
194670
194770
194871
194973
195053
195161
195249
195360
195463
195571
195664
195756
195856
195944
196049
196147
196255
196340
196450
196543
196652
196767
196865
196954
197037
197136
197244
197342
197442
197545
197643
197745
197839
197958
198057
198166
198269
198355
198460
198561
198650
198779
198861
198977
199063
199176
199271
1993108
1994162
1995125
1996140
1997177
1998148
1999162
2000178
2001191
2002236
2003219
2004276
2005281
2006260
2007287
2008304
2009323
2010266
2011333
2012318
2013360
2014412
2015370
2016384
2017411
2018480
2019426
2020435
2021507
2022488
2023512
2024493