Mena vs Zarayah

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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Zarayah

Girl #5,889 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"radiant princess, blooming one"

Origin: Arabic Zahra + Hebrew Zara

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African-American Multicultural

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,889
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara, Raya, Zari

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mena Rank #5,913
Zarayah Rank #5,889

Zarayah is more popular, ranked #5889 vs #5913 for Mena.

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

Zarayah ___

  • Zarayah Grace
  • Zarayah Nicole
  • Zarayah Marie
  • Zarayah Simone
  • Zarayah Faith
  • Zarayah Destiny

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mena

Nina Lena Cleo Zara Nadia

If you choose Zarayah

Aaliyah Amara Nadia Zion Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mena or Zarayah more popular?

Zarayah is more popular, ranked #5889 compared to Mena at #5913 in the United States.

What do Mena and Zarayah mean?

Mena means "harbor, port" (Arabic origin). Zarayah means "radiant princess, blooming one" (Arabic Zahra + Hebrew Zara origin).

Are Mena and Zarayah boy or girl names?

Mena is primarily a girl name. Zarayah is primarily a girl name.

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