Minaya is a unique and captivating given name of Spanish origin. It is derived from the Latin 'Minima', meaning 'least' or 'smallest'. However, Minaya is often associated with the figure of Minaya Alvar Fáñez, a brave companion of El Cid in Spanish medieval legend, lending it a strong and valiant connotation.
The name Minaya experienced a significant increase in popularity between 2005 and 2006, with the number of births nearly doubling from 5 to 9 during that period. However, after peaking in 2006, the number of annual births named Minaya began to decline, reaching a total of 28 across these four years.