Minihan is a family name with Irish origin and may refer to: Gary Minihan, retired Australian sprinter Jeremiah Francis Minihan (1903–1973), American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church John Minihan (photographer), Irish photographer John Minihan (politician), Irish politician Kenneth Minihan, former director of the United States National Security Agency and the Defense Intelligence Agency Sam Minihan professional footballer See also Monaghan (disambiguation) Monahan Moynahan Moynihan (surname)