Mena
2 syllables
⚧ Unisex ◎ Spanish ◈ 2 syllables
"Enduring strength and resilience."

From Spanish

Mena means love or precious stone — from the Sanskrit/Arabic. King Menes IS the first pharaoh who UNIFIED Egypt. Mena Suvari IS one of cinema's most memorable. Two syllables of the first pharaoh, UNIFIED-Egypt, AND Sanskrit precious love.

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Mena at a glance
MeaningEnduring strength and resilience.
OriginSpanish
GenderUnisex
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#5657
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Why parents love Mena
  • King Menes IS the first pharaoh — UNIFIED Egypt.Mena Suvari IS cinema's most memorable.Two syllables with a gentle, Sanskrit sound: MEE-nah.Men and A are both embedded.The most directly first-pharaoh name.
The vibe of Mena
loveprecious stoneSanskritArabicMenaKing Menesfirst pharaohUNIFIED EgyptSuvarigentle
Origin & history of Mena
Sanskrit (precious) + Egyptian Menes Mena
1
Spanish roots
King Menes IS the first pharaoh — UNIFIED Egypt. Suvari IS cinema's most memorable.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Sanskrit; King Menes; Mena Suvari.
3
Today
Mena remains a beloved choice, ranking #5657 in the US. 1,659 babies have been named Mena since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Mena?
2008 peak year
Mena has been losing ground. Once far more common, it has been declining steadily in recent years. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #5657), with about 26 babies named Mena each year. In 2008, 65 babies received the name (ranked #2794). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 1,659.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
65 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #2,794)
26 Avg. per year
(last decade)
260 Total registrations
last 10 years
1,659 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #5,657) Rare
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Mena
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Mena's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — precious seeking. People named Mena tend to be gentle, precious, and gifted at being the first pharaoh AND most memorable.

First pharaoh UNIFIED Egypt
Suvari
Gentle-precious
Men-A
Sanskrit-love
M4
E5
N5
A1
Sum: 15 → Life path 6
Personality of Mena
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
🏡
Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
⚖️
Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
🌸
Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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