"Mina" is a girl baby name of East Africa origin. The meaning of Mina is "Born during the day". She has been a consistently popular choice for parents looking for a name with cultural depth and beautiful sound.
Born during the day
Africa
Mina is a girl name of East Africa origin with the meaning "Born during the day". Names from the East Africa tradition often carry deep cultural significance, reflecting heritage, values, or natural beauty. She has been used in East Africa communities for generations and has gained broader popularity as parents discover its beauty.
Mina has been used across Africa and other parts of the world. In the United States, SSA data shows the name's popularity trends going back to 1950. Check the chart above to see exactly how many babies were named Mina in each year, and whether its popularity has been rising, steady, or declining.
Common nicknames for Mina depend on its full form. Many parents choose Mina specifically because it has built-in short forms or pet names. Some names have no common nicknames and are used in their full form throughout life.
Mina is a name shared by people across all walks of life — from artists and athletes to scientists and public figures. The popularity of the name means it appears throughout history in nearly every era and culture. Search online for "Mina famous people" to discover notable figures who share this name.
Names similar to Mina share its cultural origin, style, or sound. If you love Mina, you might also like names from the same origin tradition, names with similar ending sounds, or names that share the same number of syllables.
Other names starting with M that share a similar style