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Minata

Quick answerMinata derives from Arabic roots and means "gift" or "blessing," related to the word "mina" (منة) which signifies a favor or grace bestowed.

Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#2,838
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2020
Syllables3
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Numerology22 Chaldean 7
Global rank#2,838

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Minata

Minata derives from Arabic roots and means "gift" or "blessing," related to the word "mina" (منة) which signifies a favor or grace bestowed.

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Etymology

Minata derives from Arabic roots and means "gift" or "blessing," related to the word "mina" (منة) which signifies a favor or grace bestowed. The name is primarily used in Muslim cultures, particularly among Arabic-speaking and West African Muslim communities, with historical usage across Islamic societies.

Minata currently ranks #2,838 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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