Minato: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A name meaning harbor, suggesting shelter and safe homecoming.
Minato as a Boy Name
- Origin
- Japanese
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #7284
- Peak
- #5247 in 2016
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Minato Means
Minato is a boy name of Japanese origin. A name meaning harbor, suggesting shelter and safe homecoming.
How Popular Minato Is
Minato currently ranks #7284 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #5247 in 2016. It is rising.
Good to Know About Minato
- Minato has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Minato is a name from the Japanese naming tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Minato as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- Japanese
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #7284
- Peak
- #5247 in 2016
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Minato Means
Minato is a unisex name of Japanese origin. A sheltered harbor where ships find rest.
How Popular Minato Is
Minato currently ranks #7284 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #5247 in 2016. It is rising.
Good to Know About Minato
- Minato has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Minato is a name from the Japanese naming tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Minato
Other Japanese names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Minato
Japanese names that pair well as a brother or sister to Minato.
Questions About Minato
What does Minato mean?
Minato is a boy name of Japanese origin. A name meaning harbor, suggesting shelter and safe homecoming.
How popular is Minato?
Minato currently ranks #7284 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #5247 in 2016. It is rising.
Where does Minato come from?
Minato comes from Japanese roots. Minato has been gaining popularity in recent years.
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