Minato
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Love, fish, precious stone; will, desire
Origin: Germanic/Persian/Japanese
Popularity: Ranked #7057 in 2025 with 12 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Mina. Shares the meaning 'Love, fish, precious stone; will, desire.'
Similar names: mato, mina, mino
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Minato? About 1 in 277,375 babies born in 2025 were named Minato, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Minato
What does the name Minato mean?
Minato means “Love, fish, precious stone; will, desire” from Germanic/Persian/Japanese roots.
What is the origin of the name Minato?
Minato has Germanic/Persian/Japanese origin. The traditional meaning is “Love, fish, precious stone; will, desire”.
How popular is Minato?
Minato ranked #6803 in 2025 — given to 12 babies that year.
When was Minato most popular?
Minato peaked in 2016 with 18 babies registered that year.
Is Minato a boy or girl name?
Minato is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Minatos in registered births are male.
Is the name Minato rising or falling in popularity?
Minato has risen 614 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7417 in 2020 to #6803 in 2025.
How long has Minato been recorded?
Minato appears in birth records across 13 years — from 2013 through 2025.