US Popularity Rank: 7516

Origin: Vietnamese

Meaning: Brightness

Baby is sure to be a bright spark in your life, so why not give them a name to match? Minh is a gender-neutral name of Vietnamese origin that means “brightness.” It is a popular choice in Vietnam for boys, and is a nice way to connect baby with their culture. Not only will they surely light up any room, but baby may also take inspiration from their name and put their all into the academic world. Úna-Minh Kavanagh, an Irish travel-writer and Irish-language speaker, was born in Vietnam and herself shares the name. Whatever your baby pursues, your little star is sure to love their new name.