Meena
Meena: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Meena
- A female given name from Sanskrit.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit मीना (mīnā).
How popular is Meena?
Since 1880, 1,580 girls and 12 boys in the U.S. have been named Meena (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3071 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #6662 in 1987. In 2025, 40 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Meena
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Meena
Sister and brother names that share Meena's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Meena FAQ
What does the name Meena mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit. Borrowed from Sanskrit मीना (mīnā).
What is the origin of the name Meena?
Meena is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Meena?
Since 1880, 1,580 girls and 12 boys in the U.S. have been named Meena (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3071 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #6662 in 1987. In 2025, 40 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Meena a boy or girl name?
Meena is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,580 girls and 12 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.