Gender: Male
Origin: Roman
Pronunciation: M AH N ER V AH
Popularity Rank: #4,661
Derived from the Latin name 'Minervus' meaning 'intelligence' or 'wisdom'. In Roman mythology, Minerva is the goddess of wisdom, commerce, poetry, crafts, and magic.
Minerva may be derived from Miner, a name whose meaning is Miner.
The name Minerva is of Roman origin. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Minerva is commonly found in Mexico, United States of America, Spain, and 75 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AH N ER V AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Minerva is recorded 12,653 times globally, ranking it as the 4,661th most common name worldwide.
Minerva is most prevalent in Mexico, with 4,430 occurrences, making it the 456th most popular name in the country.
In Mexico, the name Minerva is found among 1 in every 203 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | #456 | 1 : 203 |
| United States of America | #1,106 | 1 : 461 |
| Spain | #901 | 1 : 497 |
| Chile | #1,341 | 1 : 1,478 |
| Colombia | #3,493 | 1 : 3,612 |
| Italy | #4,857 | 1 : 4,106 |
| Panama | #737 | 1 : 730 |
| Peru | #3,652 | 1 : 6,239 |
| Bolivia | #2,057 | 1 : 2,594 |
| Puerto Rico | #169 | 1 : 221 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Minerva from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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