Mina

♂ Boy

Pronounced MEE-nah /ˈmi.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Coptic boys' name honoring Saint Mina (Menas), a beloved Egyptian martyr; also a Persian/feminine name ('azure; enamel'); used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A Coptic Saint Mina name: Mina honors a beloved Egyptian martyr. Lyrical, devout, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'MEE-nah').

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Origin LowCoptic, Greek

MeaningA Coptic boys' name honoring Saint Mina (Menas), a beloved Egyptian martyr; also a Persian/feminine name ('azure; enamel'); used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6680 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 657

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mina is a Coptic boys' name honoring Saint Mina (Menas), one of the most beloved Egyptian martyr-saints. It is also a Persian and feminine name, 'azure; enamel; a precious blue stone' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, devout name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished).

In the U.S. it appears in Coptic families. Rare for boys, a-Coptic-saint-name at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Mina (Menas) is a Coptic boys' name honoring Saint Mina, a beloved Egyptian martyr — also a Persian/feminine name ('azure; enamel') — a lyrical, devout name, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered; said 'MEE-nah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Mina (Menas) — Coptic saint; routes layered

Variations

MenasMenaMeena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mina mean?

Mina is a Coptic boys' name honoring Saint Mina (Menas); it is also a Persian/feminine 'azure; enamel'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mina?

It's said MEE-nah /ˈmi.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mina a boy or girl name?

Mina is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name (notably in Coptic families).

How popular is Mina?

Mina is a rare name for boys in the U.S.