What origin is the name Mineji?

Mineji comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Mineji?

Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Mineji — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Mineji

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mineji

Mineji

Boy

Japanese

3 syllables

Mineji (みねじ) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "Composed of Japanese elements for mountain and second son. Indicates a birth order, typically given to the second boy in a family.".

Parents who choose Mineji pick a boy name from the Japanese tradition, meaning "Composed of Japanese elements for mountain and second son. Indicates a birth order, typically given to the second boy in a family.". It has 3 syllables.

Native script: みねじ
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Composed of Japanese elements for mountain and second son. Indicates a birth order, typically given to the second boy in a family.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as みねじ

Quick answers about Mineji

What does Mineji mean?

Mineji is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "Composed of Japanese elements for mountain and second son. Indicates a birth order, typically given to the second boy in a family.".

How popular is Mineji?

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Sister names that go with Mineji

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Mineji.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Names with a similar meaning to Mineji

Mineji means "Composed of Japanese elements for mountain and second son. Indicates a birth order, typically given to the second boy in a family." — these names share that spirit.

Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Jonathan — "Jonathan comes from the Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning 'God has given'. In the Bible he is King David's loyal friend." (Hebrew)
Jack — "Jack is a medieval English nickname for John, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is now often given on its own." (English)
Julian — "Julian comes from the Latin Julianus, from Julius, a Roman family name possibly meaning 'youthful' or linked to Jupiter." (Latin)
Julia — "Julia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Julius, possibly meaning 'youthful'." (Latin)
Ellie — "Ellie is a short form of Eleanor, Ellen and Elizabeth, and is now often given on its own." (English)