Declining since 2012, #5,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Minka since 1966
Babies named Minka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 9 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 277 |
| 2020s | 126 |
Meaning & origin
Minka is a rare name with Slavic and German roots, first recorded in the United States in 1966. Its peak popularity came in 2012, but since then it has been steadily falling in use, currently ranking 5,917 in 2025. The name appears most often in New York, reflecting its immigrant heritage. With only about 1 in 80,363 girls named Minka, it remains an uncommon and distinctive choice.
Minka likely originated as a Slavic diminutive of names such as Maria or Ludmila, common in Polish and Czech contexts. It also appears as a German short form of feminine names ending in -mina. The name gained some usage in the United States beginning in the mid-20th century.
Where Minka is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Min, Minki, Ka
Sibling names for Minka
Names that share Minka's style, for a brother or sister.
