Faven vs Mekena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faven

Girl #12,620 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, radiance"

Origin: Tigrinya

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian Eritrean Tigrinya

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,620
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fav

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Popularity Comparison

Faven Rank #12,620
Mekena Rank #12,575

Mekena is more popular, ranked #12575 vs #12620 for Faven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faven ___

  • Faven Marie
  • Faven Grace
  • Faven Hope
  • Faven Joy
  • Faven Rose
  • Faven Faith

Mekena ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faven or Mekena more popular?

Mekena is more popular, ranked #12575 compared to Faven at #12620 in the United States.

What do Faven and Mekena mean?

Faven means "light, radiance" (Tigrinya origin).

Are Faven and Mekena boy or girl names?

Faven is primarily a girl name. Mekena is primarily a girl name.

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