Meena
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1987.
Over 12 babies have been named Meena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Meena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,157 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,157
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Also a Girl Name
Meena is also used as a girl name, ranked #4052.
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#21,001 in US
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About the Name Meena
Meena is a boy name .
Is Meena a boy or girl name? Meena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,157 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,052. Meena is more commonly used as a girl name.
Meena is currently ranked #21,157 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Meena include Mee, Mey, Meie, and Meekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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