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Minta
GirlEnglish· “short form of Araminta”
- Meaning
- short form of Araminta (origin disputed)
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- MIHN-tuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- Unranked
- US babies 2025
- 0
- Best rank
- #323 (1880)
- Peak year
- 1921
Meaning and origin of Minta
Minta is often said to mean “short form of Araminta”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to English roots.
Minta is usually a short form of Araminta, a name that appears in English drama of the early eighteenth century, including a play by John Vanbrugh. Araminta may have been formed from Aminta and Arabella, and its meaning is uncertain. Minta may also shorten other names, such as Aminta. Harriet Tubman was born Araminta Ross and was called Minty as a child. Minta was used in the US in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It is said MIHN-tuh. The name is short, fresh and could suit families who like Minnie.
Popularity over time
Minta has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 20 different years. Its best national rank was #323 in 1880, and the most babies received it in 1921, when 28 were named Minta. It did not appear in the 2025 data, which only lists names given to at least five babies.
Its national rank moved from #2,336 in 1920, #4,213 in 1950, and #7,871 in 1980. Of the 1,283 US girls named Minta since records began, 14% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1890s come next, with 170 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Laveda, Alys, Lollie, Anice, and Vernette.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Minta is usually pronounced MIHN-tuh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with M and ends in “-ta”.
Middle names for Minta
A few middle names that flow with Minta: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Minta
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Minta mean?
Minta is often said to mean “short form of Araminta”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to English roots.
What is the origin of the name Minta?
Minta has English roots. Minta is usually a short form of Araminta, a name that appears in English drama of the early eighteenth century, including a play by John Vanbrugh.
Is Minta a popular name?
No. Minta was not recorded for five or more babies of its most common sex in 2025, so it is rare today.
Is Minta a boy or girl name?
Minta is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Minta?
Minta is usually pronounced MIHN-tuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings