Minka
Every Minka since 1966 — 486 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Minka
Minka is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,047 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 486 American babies have been named Minka. Its peak came in 2012, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Minka stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Minka year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #6,047 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,786 |
| 2023 | 24 | #5,340 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,147 |
| 2021 | 31 | #4,475 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,249 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,927 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,431 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,969 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,945 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,681 |
| 2014 | 30 | #4,734 |
| 2013 | 37 | #4,061 |
| 2012 | 43 | #3,691 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,215 |
| 2010 | 13 | #9,075 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,141 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,896 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,578 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,628 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,812 |
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| 1970 | 6 | #7,666 |
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Famous people named Minka
- Minka Kelly Actor · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Minka in 2025?
Minka ranked #6,047 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Minka?
486 babies have been named Minka in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Minka most popular?
Minka peaked in 2012, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Minka a boy or girl name?
Minka is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Minka rising or falling?
Minka is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Minka?
Well-known people named Minka include Minka Kelly (actor).