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Minsa

MIN-sah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Mina.

2025 rank (girls)
#6,325
Babies named in 2025
18
Peak popularity
2017
2025 frequency
1 in 89,293 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2017

Declining since 2017, #6,325 for girls today.

Popularity of Minsa since 2012

Babies named Minsa per year in U.S. Social Security records.

815232020Most births 2017Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2010s90
2020s76

Meaning & origin

Minsa is a modern name that first appeared on the U.S. naming landscape in 2012, reflecting the trend of parents in the 2010s and 2020s crafting new-sounding names from familiar syllables. Its peak year of usage came in 2017, after which its popularity has steadily declined. As of 2025, Minsa ranked 6,325th, making it a highly uncommon choice, with only about 1 in every 89,293 babies receiving the name. While its top states list is empty, indicating no regional concentration, the name's trajectory suggests it has never broken into widespread use. Without clear historical or linguistic roots, Minsa remains a name of uncertain origin, likely created for its pleasing sound rather than any deep meaning.

Minsa is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2012. It does not have a clear etymological derivation from any established language or cultural tradition. The name may be a modern coinage, possibly influenced by the popular suffix -sa or as a variant of names like Mina or Misa. Given its recent emergence and lack of historical usage, its meaning is not definitively known.

Sibling names for Minsa

Names that share Minsa's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Mina, Maya, Leila, Zara, Nina

Brothers: Milo, Liam, Ethan, Noah, Leo

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Minsa mean?
The meaning of Minsa is uncertain. It may be a modern invented name or a variant of Mina.
How popular is the name Minsa?
Minsa is a rare name. In 2025, it ranked 6,325th in the United States, and approximately 1 in 89,293 newborns were given this name.
Is Minsa a boy or girl name?
Minsa is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.