Mena Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Mena is an Arabic name meaning contentment or tranquility. It has evolved from its Arabic roots and is appreciated for its simplicity. The name does not have biblical relevance, but has gained popularity in various cultures for its pleasant sound and meaning.
The name Mena is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mena has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Mena' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7061st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11921st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15145th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3318th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5254th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5748th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6074th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6955th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4054th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4944th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Mena' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mena"
Pronunciation
/ˈmeɪnə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Mena is derived from the Arabic word 'مينا', which means 'to be content' or 'to be satisfied'. It is often associated with tranquility and peace.
Meaning
Contentment, satisfaction, tranquility
Language Evolution
Mena (Modern Arabic), Mena (Classical Arabic)
Historical Usage
The name Mena has been used in various cultures, particularly in Arabic-speaking regions, and has gained popularity in recent years in Western contexts due to its simplicity and pleasant sound.
Variants & Derivatives
Mena, Mina, Menahem
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Mena is perceived as a modern and unique name, appealing to parents looking for names that are both traditional and contemporary.
Famous People
Mena Suvari, an American actress and model, Mena Massoud, an Egyptian-Canadian actor
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mena"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Mena"
"Mena" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7061st of 16616 | 76 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11921st of 24088 | 58 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 15145th of 23106 | 27 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3318th of 9107 | 135 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5254th of 9204 | 47 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5748th of 12526 | 84 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6074th of 19264 | 126 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6955th of 27321 | 172 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4054th of 35406 | 549 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4944th of 30306 | 324 |
Regional Popularity of "Mena" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
61.74% 2763rd/4475 |
- |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Mena" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
90.11% 5692nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
83.15% 4294th/5164 |
94.65% 6922nd/7313 |
58.27% 4349th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
92.70% 6324th/6822 |
68.51% 4300th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Mena"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mena" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.