Mina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Mina has Persian origins, meaning 'enamel' or 'gem.' It has evolved through various languages, maintaining its associations with beauty. It is not linked to biblical texts. The name gained popularity in the 20th century and is viewed positively today. Notable figures with this name include characters from literature and media as well as contemporary journalists.
The name Mina is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mina has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Mina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4104th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5089th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5409th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 545th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 797th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1361st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1869th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1668th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 982nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 663rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Mina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mina"
Pronunciation
/ˈmiːnə/
Origin
Persian
Etymology
The name Mina is derived from Persian, meaning 'enamel' or 'gem'. It is often associated with beauty and perfection.
Meaning
enamel, gem, precious stone
Language Evolution
Mina (Persian), Mina (Arabic), Mina (Japanese)
Historical Usage
Mina has been used as a given name in various cultures, gaining popularity in the 20th century due to its simplicity and melodic sound.
Variants & Derivatives
Minna, Minae, Minnah
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Mina is perceived as a modern and elegant name, popular in various cultures and often associated with creativity and beauty.
Famous People
Mina Ashido (a character from the anime 'My Hero Academia'), Mina Harker (a character from Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'), Mina Kimes (an American sports journalist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mina"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Mina"
"Mina" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4104th of 16616 | 195 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5089th of 24088 | 254 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5409th of 23106 | 203 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 545th of 9107 | 2,982 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 797th of 9204 | 1,485 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1361st of 12526 | 1,102 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1869th of 19264 | 769 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1668th of 27321 | 1,323 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 982nd of 35406 | 3,959 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 663rd of 30306 | 5,278 |
Regional Popularity of "Mina" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
42.70% 1911th/4475 |
- |
37.93% 2396th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
46.48% 2400th/5164 |
60.11% 4396th/7313 |
51.03% 3808th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
54.98% 2467th/4487 |
57.64% 3932nd/6822 |
- |
Regional Popularity of "Mina" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
34.11% 483rd/1416 |
35.46% 489th/1379 |
31.57% 747th/2366 |
61.38% 701st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
50.45% 780th/1546 |
43.38% 675th/1556 |
43.26% 1018th/2353 |
71.30% 1103rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
82.22% 1831st/2227 |
53.50% 1300th/2430 |
60.04% 1713th/2853 |
49.19% 1365th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
64.32% 1889th/2937 |
44.73% 1558th/3483 |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
38.01% 1537th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
54.27% 2000th/3685 |
34.50% 1544th/4475 |
40.85% 2122nd/5194 |
20.09% 1269th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
22.46% 1029th/4582 |
16.77% 866th/5164 |
16.79% 1228th/7313 |
11.20% 836th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
16.97% 676th/3984 |
13.24% 594th/4487 |
12.55% 856th/6822 |
8.27% 519th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Mina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mina" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.