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Mina is a feminine name used in English and Dutch. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Short form of Wilhelmina and other names ending in mina. This was the name of a character in the novel Dracula (1897) by Bram Stoker." It ranked #597 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, short form of Wilhelmina and other names ending in mina. This was the name of a character in the novel Dracula (1897) by Bram Stoker. The entry lists its usage as English, Dutch.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Mina ranked #597 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #597 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mina mean?
Behind the Name does not give Mina a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: short form of Wilhelmina and other names ending in mina.
Is Mina a popular name?
Mina ranked #597 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Mina a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Mina appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Mina (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
