Minna

Minna is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 28 girls in the United States.

Minna at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Minna

Minna belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Minna first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #369 in 1889, and in 2024 28 babies received the name — 3,122 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Minna in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#369 in 1889
Peak year
1916
Babies named Minna in 2024
28
Total since 1880
3,122

Minna in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1475 in 2000
Babies named Minna in 2025
12
Total since 1996
209

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Minna mean?

The meaning of Minna is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Minna a boy or girl name?

Minna is a girl name. In 2024, 28 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Minna?

Minna comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Minna?

Minna first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #369 in 1889, and 28 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].