Mena

Q: Is Mena a boy or girl name?

Mena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #15017, and as a girl name it ranks #5913.

Q: How popular is the name Mena?

Mena is ranked #15017 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ m-EEN-uh ]

Boy Name #15,017 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Mena is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EEN-uh.

Parents who love the name Mena often also consider Meta, Melissa, Melvina .

Popularity Over Time

#15,017

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #15,017
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Menachem #1064 Mendel #1594 Mendy #2311 Menno #3609 Menashe #4739

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Also a Girl Name

Mena is also used as a girl name, ranked #5913.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mena

Is Mena a boy or girl name?

Mena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #15017. As a girl name, it is ranked #5913. Mena is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Mena?

Mena is pronounced m-EEN-uh.

How popular is the name Mena?

Mena is currently ranked #15017 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Mena a common or rare name?

Mena is an uncommon name, ranked #15017 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Mena

Mena is a boy name .

Is Mena a boy or girl name? Mena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,017 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,913. Mena is more commonly used as a girl name.

Mena is currently ranked #15,017 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Mena include Menachem, Mendel, Mendy, Menno, Menashe . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.