How Many People Are Named Mena?
Complete statistics for the name Mena: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mena is a very rare female name, with only 1,389 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 237,505 Americans. The majority of those named Mena are under 30, giving it a modern twist.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 1,653 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mena Through the Generations
Mena peaked in popularity in 2008 with 72 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Mena is 38, with 958 under 30, 366 aged between 30 and 60, and 329 over 60. This distribution highlights how Mena is predominantly a name of the younger generation, with a significant portion being under 30, which makes it a genuinely modern choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Mena
Mina, Meena is an ancient Egyptian name and was the name of the pharaoh that united the two kingdoms of Egypt into one. It is also a name of a saint that lived in the fourth century and there is a huge monastery under his name in the western desert of Egypt. It is popular in Egypt currently as a Christian name among the native Coptic population of Egypt, either first or last name and is usually a male name as first name.…
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Other names sharing Mena's Egyptian roots
📄 About the Name Mena
How Many People Have the Name Mena?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 20,019 people in the United States currently share the name Mena. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,557 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Mena a Common or Rare Name?
Mena is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Mena Mean?
Mena means "Egyptian river" and comes from Egyptian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mena in SSA data, approximately 11% are male and 89% are female.
When Was Mena Most Popular?
The name Mena reached peak popularity in 2008, with 72 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Mena?
Approximately 20,019 people named Mena live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 20,019. That works out to roughly 1 in 16,557 Americans.
Is Mena a rare name?
Mena is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,557 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mena mean?
Mena means "Egyptian river" and comes from Egyptian origins.
Is Mena more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 11% of people named Mena are male and 89% are female.
When was Mena most popular?
Mena peaked in 2008 with 72 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.