Minha

♀ Girl

Pronounced MEEN-huh /ˈmin.hə/Medium

Meaning: Korean name; depending on hanja, min ('jade', 'quick', or 'gentle') with ha ('river' or 'lotus'), often interpreted as bright or graceful.Low

In 30 seconds: Minha is a Korean girl's name whose meaning shifts with its hanja, often read as bright or graceful.

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Origin MediumKorean

MeaningKorean name; depending on hanja, min ('jade', 'quick', or 'gentle') with ha ('river' or 'lotus'), often interpreted as bright or graceful.

U.S. rank (2024)#1830 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births110 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 776

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

As a Korean name, Minha is built from chosen characters: 'min' can mean jade, quick, or gentle, and 'ha' can mean river or lotus. Because the meaning depends on which hanja the family picks, readings like bright or graceful are common but not fixed. This flexibility is a normal feature of Korean naming, not a gap.

The name flows smoothly from the firm 'min' into the open 'ha', a sound that feels calm and clear. It is also written as Min-ha, the hyphen reflecting its two separate syllable-characters.

Did you know? The meaning of Minha depends on the hanja chosen, but common combinations pair min ('jade/quick') with ha ('river/lotus') to convey brightness or grace, and that flexibility is part of the name's appeal.

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name - Minha — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Min-ha

Nicknames

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If you like Minha…

Mina— Shares Minha's 'min' opening and a similar soft, two-syllable shape.

Hana— Echoes the gentle '-ha' element and the same calm, open sound.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Minha mean?

Minha is a Korean name whose meaning depends on the hanja used; common combinations give meanings such as 'jade/quick' (min) with 'river/lotus' (ha), often conveying brightness or grace. It is most often linked with Korean tradition.

How do you pronounce Minha?

It's commonly said MEEN-huh /ˈmin.hæ/.

Is Minha a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Minha is used as a girl name.

How popular is Minha?

In 2024, Minha ranked #1830 in the U.S. for girls, with 110 births recorded.