gender neutral
Mina
love, fish, port
About Mina
Short, sweet, and surprisingly versatile—Mina packs considerable charm into just four letters. This compact name proves that brevity can be powerful, offering a complete identity without need for shortening or elaboration. Mina's simplicity creates instant memorability while maintaining sophistication.
The name crosses cultural boundaries effortlessly, recognized and appreciated in numerous countries and languages. Despite its brevity, Mina carries depth and character, never feeling incomplete or merely nickname-like. It possesses a vintage quality that's experiencing renewed appreciation among modern parents.
Mina ages beautifully, equally suitable for an adorable infant, energetic child, or accomplished adult. The name's clean lines and clear pronunciation eliminate confusion while its gentle sound maintains femininity. For parents seeking maximum impact with minimal letters, Mina delivers elegance, international appeal, and timeless quality in one perfectly formed package.
Popularity of the Name Mina
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #175 | ||||
| 1881 | #193 | ||||
| 1882 | #181 | ||||
| 1883 | #178 | ||||
| 1884 | #262 | ||||
| 1885 | #218 | ||||
| 1886 | #230 | ||||
| 1887 | #272 | ||||
| 1888 | #227 | ||||
| 1889 | #246 | ||||
| 1890 | #259 | ||||
| 1891 | #222 | ||||
| 1892 | #258 | ||||
| 1893 | #263 | ||||
| 1894 | #274 | ||||
| 1895 | #297 | ||||
| 1896 | #282 | ||||
| 1897 | #300 | ||||
| 1898 | #307 | ||||
| 1899 | #325 | ||||
| 1900 | #351 | ||||
| 1901 | #338 | ||||
| 1902 | #374 | ||||
| 1903 | #339 | ||||
| 1904 | #381 | ||||
| 1905 | #399 | ||||
| 1906 | #391 | ||||
| 1907 | #443 | ||||
| 1908 | #455 | ||||
| 1909 | #462 | ||||
| 1910 | #483 | ||||
| 1911 | #428 | ||||
| 1912 | #496 | ||||
| 1913 | #455 | ||||
| 1914 | #535 | ||||
| 1915 | #492 | ||||
| 1916 | #478 | ||||
| 1917 | #505 | ||||
| 1918 | #576 | ||||
| 1919 | #579 | ||||
| 1920 | #601 | ||||
| 1921 | #652 | ||||
| 1922 | #630 | ||||
| 1923 | #635 | ||||
| 1924 | #681 | ||||
| 1925 | #667 | ||||
| 1926 | #658 | ||||
| 1927 | #640 | ||||
| 1928 | #701 | ||||
| 1929 | #687 | ||||
| 1930 | #656 | ||||
| 1931 | #700 | ||||
| 1932 | #668 | ||||
| 1933 | #741 | ||||
| 1934 | #697 | ||||
| 1935 | #749 | ||||
| 1936 | #843 | ||||
| 1937 | #784 | ||||
| 1938 | #743 | ||||
| 1939 | #787 | ||||
| 1940 | #779 | ||||
| 1941 | #910 | ||||
| 1942 | #884 | ||||
| 1944 | #940 | ||||
| 2002 | #948 | #969 | |||
| 2004 | #885 | #919 | #748 | ||
| 2005 | #895 | #906 | |||
| 2006 | #999 | ||||
| 2007 | #946 | #875 | #628 | ||
| 2008 | #907 | #748 | #823 | #590 | |
| 2009 | #862 | #907 | #719 | ||
| 2010 | #964 | #635 | #692 | ||
| 2011 | #809 | #971 | #630 | ||
| 2012 | #839 | #721 | #652 | ||
| 2013 | #751 | #732 | #612 | ||
| 2014 | #689 | #598 | #521 | ||
| 2015 | #766 | #796 | #834 | #552 | |
| 2016 | #744 | #632 | #635 | #708 | |
| 2017 | #703 | #534 | #695 | #689 | |
| 2018 | #625 | #497 | #567 | ||
| 2019 | #682 | #575 | #791 | #556 | |
| 2020 | #661 | #544 | #487 | ||
| 2021 | #591 | #657 | #983 | #488 | |
| 2022 | #613 | #575 | #510 | ||
| 2023 | #586 | #510 | #781 | #377 | |
| 2024 | #609 | #502 | #365 | #586 | |
| 2025 | #597 | #423 | #492 | ||
| 2001 | #887 | ||||
| 2003 | #878 | ||||
| 1992 | #951 | ||||
| 1994 | #688 | ||||
| 1995 | #963 | ||||
| 1996 | #806 | ||||
| 1999 | #892 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Mina
Names Similar to Mina
Nicknames for Mina
- Min
- Minnie
- Mimi
- Meena
Famous People Named Mina
| Mina Loy | Influential modernist poet and artist |
| Mina Bissell | Cancer researcher and cell biologist |
| Mina Wylie | Australian swimmer and Olympic silver medalist |
| Mina Harigae | American professional golfer |
| Mina Okabe | Japanese actress |
| Mina Tindle | French singer-songwriter |
| Mina Ahadi | Iranian human rights activist |
| Mina P. Shaughnessy | Influential scholar in composition studies |
| Mina Agossi | French-Beninese jazz vocalist |
| Mina Loyd | British curler and Olympic gold medalist |
| Mina Kimes | American journalist and sports analyst |
| Mina Cvetković | Serbian fashion model |
| Mina Myoui | Japanese-American singer, member of the South Korean girl group TWICE |
Characters Named Mina
| Mina Murray | "Dracula" by Bram Stoker |
| Mina Harker | "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" by Alan Moore |
| Mina Smith | "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld |
| Mina Harper | "Penny Dreadful" TV series |
| Mina Murray-Harker | "Dracula" TV series |
| Mina Myoui | TWICE member, fictionalized version in the band's music videos and performances |
| Mina Loveberry | "Star vs. the Forces of Evil" TV series |
| Mina Ashido | "My Hero Academia" manga and anime series |
| Mina Hazuki | "Akuma no Riddle" manga and anime series |
| Mina Tepes | "Dance in the Vampire Bund" manga and anime series |
| Mina Rai | "Tales of Xillia" video game |
| Mina Hakuba | "Yu-Gi-Oh! GX" manga and anime series |
| Mina Carolina | "Attack on Titan" manga and anime series |
| Mina Bonteri | "Star Wars - The Clone Wars" animated series |
| Mina Simington | "Supernatural" TV series |
| Mina Cortez | "The Isle of the Lost" book series by Melissa de la Cruz |
| Mina Zenovka | "Second Life" virtual world |