Mena sits next to 3 phonetic neighbors — Mina, Lena, and Nena are the closest matches by sound. Most share Mena's Arabic-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"harbor, port"
"innocent, unblemished"
"type of flowering plant (possibly jasmine)"
"princess of beauty (compound interpretation)"
"radiant, shining"
"guest, stranger (from Greek Zeus/Xenos)"
"variant of Valeria meaning strong and healthy"
"from the Quranic chapter Ya-Sin"
"innocent, spotless"
"eagle (via Latin Aquila connection)"
"sea of bitterness, rebelliousness"
"God's gift; long-lived"
"high, exalted, sublime"
"beautiful, elegant"
"divine generosity, blessing"
"eternal, forever"
"pious, righteous ones"
"Pleiades star cluster"
"trustworthy, faithful"
"grace, divine favor"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Mena — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Arabic origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Mena.
Rhythm: Mena is a 2-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.