Mensah
Pronunciation: [ m-EHNS-uh ]
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Mensah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 38 babies have been named Mensah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mensah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,008 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,008
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Mensah
Mensah is a boy name .
Mensah is currently ranked #27,008 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mensah include Men, Mens, Mensy, Mensie, Mey, Meie, and Menkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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