Minka
Meaningresolute protector · Polish form of Wilhelmina
- US rank
- #5,917
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,644 in 2012
20 babies were named Minka in the US in 2025. It has climbed 166 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1966–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Minka you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 80,645 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Minka, 20 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Minka would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMinka first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2012, when it reached #3,644.
- TrendMinka has climbed 166 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,917. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningMinka is a Polish form of Wilhelmina, which means “resolute protector”.
About the name Minka
Minka is a girl name of Irish origin meaning “resolute protector”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-nka”. US birth records list Minka for girls from 1966 to 2025, in 28 of those 60 years. Its best year was 2012, when it ranked #3,644 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,917, with 20 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.7 | 370,370 girls |
| 1970s | 0.7 | 1,428,571 girls |
| 1980s | 0.5 | 1,886,792 girls |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 girls |
| 2000s | 2.1 | 483,092 girls |
| 2010s | 16 | 63,291 girls |
| 2020s | 13 | 77,220 girls |
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- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
Questions about the name Minka
What does the name Minka mean?
Minka means “resolute protector” in Polish, as a form of Wilhelmina.
What is the origin of the name Minka?
Minka has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Minka a boy or girl name?
Minka is a girl name.
How popular is the name Minka?
Minka ranked #5,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 2012 (#3,644).