Mina
Mina is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Love, protection, or azure blue depending on cultural origin.
Origin and history
Mina is a short form or independent name found in several distinct cultures. In Western contexts, it often derives as a diminutive of Wilhelmina or Hermina, meaning 'love' or 'protection', while in Persian it means 'azure' or 'enamel', and in Japanese it can mean 'south' or 'beauty'. In the United States, it has been used consistently since the late 19th century and has seen a steady revival in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
19,267 babies in the United States have been named Mina since 1880. It ranks #1089 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #591.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.4 %)
- NY (12.1 %)
- TX (9.8 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
- PA (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 773 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,009 |
| 1900-1910 | 756 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,288 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,236 |
| 1930-1940 | 863 |
| 1940-1950 | 700 |
| 1950-1960 | 577 |
| 1960-1970 | 522 |
| 1970-1980 | 431 |
| 1980-1990 | 635 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,233 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,555 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,762 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,927 |
Famous people named Mina
- Mina Kimes: Journalist, Sports Analyst
- Mina Suvari: Actress, Model
Fun facts
- Mina Harker is the principal heroine in Bram Stoker's classic 1897 Gothic novel, Dracula.
- Mina functions as an authentic given name across Germanic, Persian, Arabic, and East Asian language traditions.