Laisha vs Mena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laisha

Girl #5,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alive, living, she who lives"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African-American Multicultural

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,885
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lai, Sha

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Laisha Rank #5,885
Mena Rank #5,913

Laisha is more popular, ranked #5885 vs #5913 for Mena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Laisha ___

  • Laisha Rose
  • Laisha Grace
  • Laisha Marie
  • Laisha Jade
  • Laisha Nicole
  • Laisha Simone

Mena ___

  • Mena Rose
  • Mena Grace
  • Mena Claire
  • Mena Sophia
  • Mena Louise
  • Mena Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Laisha

Amara Zara Kayla Malik Jamal

If you choose Mena

Nina Lena Cleo Zara Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laisha or Mena more popular?

Laisha is more popular, ranked #5885 compared to Mena at #5913 in the United States.

What do Laisha and Mena mean?

Laisha means "alive, living, she who lives" (Arabic origin). Mena means "harbor, port" (Arabic origin).

Are Laisha and Mena boy or girl names?

Laisha is primarily a girl name. Mena is primarily a girl name.

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