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Meenakshi

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Pronounced mee-NAHK-shee /miˈnɑk.ʃi/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit mina, 'fish', plus akshi, 'eyes' — 'fish-eyed; one with lovely, almond-shaped eyes' — a goddessHigh

In 30 seconds: Beautiful-eyed: Meenakshi is Sanskrit for 'fish-eyed' — a poetic praise of lovely eyes, and a great goddess. Devout, classic, and warm.

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Origin HighSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit mina, 'fish', plus akshi, 'eyes' — 'fish-eyed; one with lovely, almond-shaped eyes' — a goddess

U.S. rank (2024)#4722 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 479

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Meenakshi comes from Sanskrit mina, 'fish', plus akshi, 'eyes' — 'one with beautiful fish-shaped eyes'. A revered warrior-goddess (a form of Parvati, with a famed temple in Madurai), it's a devout, classic name across South India.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, beautiful-eyed at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Meenakshi means 'fish-eyed' (mina + akshi) — a poetic praise of beautiful, almond eyes; she is a powerful warrior-goddess of Madurai, a form of Parvati.

Overall data confidence 82%

Sanskrit references — Meenakshi — etymology

Variations

MinakshiMeenakshi

Nicknames

Meena

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Meena— the short form

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Kavya— a companion Indian girls' name

Samadhi— another Sanskrit name

Mahi— shares Meenakshi's Sanskrit roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meenakshi mean?

Meenakshi is Sanskrit for 'fish-eyed; one with beautiful eyes' — a goddess.

How do you pronounce Meenakshi?

It's said mee-NAHK-shee /miˈnɑk.ʃi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Meenakshi a boy or girl name?

Meenakshi is a girl's name.

How popular is Meenakshi?

Meenakshi is a rare name in the U.S.