Minna
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Trustworthy, faithful, honest
Origin: Arabic
Popularity: Ranked #4722 in 2025 with 29 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Amina. Shares the meaning 'Trustworthy, faithful, honest.'
Similar names: minah, minnie, mian, miana, miani, mianna, mina, mindy
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Minna? About 1 in 114,776 babies born in 2025 were named Minna, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Minna
What does the name Minna mean?
Minna means “Trustworthy, faithful, honest” from Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Minna?
Minna has Arabic origin. The traditional meaning is “Trustworthy, faithful, honest”.
How popular is Minna?
Minna ranked #4661 in 2025 — given to 29 babies that year.
When was Minna most popular?
Minna peaked in 1916 with 54 babies registered that year.
Is Minna a boy or girl name?
Minna is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Minnas in registered births are female.
Is the name Minna rising or falling in popularity?
Minna has fallen 384 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4277 in 2020 to #4661 in 2025.
How long has Minna been recorded?
Minna appears in birth records across 142 years — from 1880 through 2025.