NAME PROFILE
Mena
Derived from the Greek 'mene' meaning 'moon' or as a short form of Philomena meaning 'lover of strength'; it characterizes an individual who is both luminous and deeply resilient, possessing a steady and comforting presence.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,678 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1988 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1988 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Greek, German, Spanish, Arabic, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 71%NY — 12%MI — 6%NJ — 6%TX — 6%
Notable People
Mena Suvari (Actress, American Beauty) · Mena Massoud (Actor, Aladdin) · Mena Trott (Co-founder of Six Apart, Movable Type) · Mena Grabowski (Journalist and Media Personality) · Mena Mark Hanna (Artistic Director, Spoleto Festival USA)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MimiMenitaNana
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