Mena vs Nixie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mena

Girl #5,913 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"harbor, port"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Dutch German Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,913
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Nixie

Girl #5,930 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"water sprite, fairy of rivers and lakes"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic English Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,930
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nix

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Popularity Comparison

Mena Rank #5,913
Nixie Rank #5,930

Mena is more popular, ranked #5913 vs #5930 for Nixie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mena ___

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

Nixie ___

  • Nixie River
  • Nixie Faye
  • Nixie Pearl
  • Nixie Lily
  • Nixie June
  • Nixie Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mena

Nina Lena Cleo Zara Nadia

If you choose Nixie

Ondine Sage Finn Orion Ivy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mena or Nixie more popular?

Mena is more popular, ranked #5913 compared to Nixie at #5930 in the United States.

What do Mena and Nixie mean?

Mena means "harbor, port" (Arabic origin). Nixie means "water sprite, fairy of rivers and lakes" (Germanic origin).

Are Mena and Nixie boy or girl names?

Mena is primarily a girl name. Nixie is primarily a girl name.

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