Mina
Mina is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
In Arabic, it refers to a port, harbor, or haven; in Persian, it denotes azure glass or enamel.
Origin and history
Mina is a historic masculine name in Middle Eastern cultures, notably used in Arabic and Persian contexts where it holds meanings like 'port' or 'azure glass'. While predominantly given to females in Western countries, it has a long-standing record of masculine usage globally and appears periodically as a male given name in U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
672 babies in the United States have been named Mina since 1880. It ranks #4004 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1851.
States where it is most popular
- NJ (51 %)
- CA (31.3 %)
- TN (14.6 %)
- NY (3.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 96 |
| 1990-2000 | 147 |
| 2000-2010 | 151 |
| 2010-2019 | 202 |
| 2020-2029 | 76 |
Famous people named Mina
- Mina El Hammani: Actor
Fun facts
- While used as a feminine name in European languages, Mina is a recognized masculine name in Arabic and Egyptian traditions.
- Saint Mina (Menas) of Egypt was an early Christian martyr, making it a classic male name in Egyptian tradition.