Minas

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Pronounced MEE-nahs /ˈmi.nɑs/Medium

Meaning: Minas is the Greek, Coptic and Armenian form of the saint's name Menas, borne by the Egyptian soldier-martyr venerated across the Eastern churches. Its underlying meaning is not securely established, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Minas is a saint's name shared by Greek, Coptic and Armenian tradition (said 'MEE-nahs').

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Origin MediumGreek, Armenian, Coptic

MeaningMinas is the Greek, Coptic and Armenian form of the saint's name Menas, borne by the Egyptian soldier-martyr venerated across the Eastern churches. Its underlying meaning is not securely established, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13524 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 117

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

Minas is the Greek, Coptic and Armenian form of the name of Saint Menas, an Egyptian soldier martyred in the early 4th century whose sanctuary at Abu Mena became a great pilgrimage center. The name has been carried by Armenian scholars and clergy for centuries and remains a warm heritage pick. Its underlying meaning is not securely established, which we note (said 'MEE-nahs').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Armenian and Greek families. Rare, saintly, and ancient.

Did you know? Minas honors Saint Menas, the Egyptian martyr whose desert shrine drew pilgrims from across the ancient Mediterranean — and the name is cherished in Armenian families too (said 'MEE-nahs').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Minas — Greek/Coptic/Armenian form of Menas; Saint Menas of Egypt

Variations

MenasMina

Nicknames

MinMina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Minas mean?

Minas is a saint's name from Saint Menas of Egypt, used in Greek, Coptic and Armenian tradition; its underlying meaning is not securely established, which we note.

How do you pronounce Minas?

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

Is Minas a boy or girl name?

Minas is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Minas?

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