Mena

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Pronounced MEH-nah /ˈmɛ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A pet form of Philomena ('a friend of strength', Greek) or Wilhelmina; also a Coptic/Egyptian name (St Mena); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A loved one: Mena pets Philomena/Wilhelmina. Soft, sweet, and warm (said 'MEH-nah').

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Origin LowGreek, Egyptian

MeaningA pet form of Philomena ('a friend of strength', Greek) or Wilhelmina; also a Coptic/Egyptian name (St Mena); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#6257 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,498

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

Mena is a pet form of Philomena — from Greek, 'a friend/lover of strength' — and of Wilhelmina, 'resolute protector' (Germanic); it is also independently a Coptic and Egyptian name (St Mena/Menas, an early martyr; routes layered, which we note). A soft, sweet, modern name (the actress Mena Suvari; said 'MEH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, a-loved-one at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Mena pets Philomena ('a friend of strength', Greek) and Wilhelmina ('resolute protector') — and is also a Coptic/Egyptian name (the early St Mena) — a soft, sweet name (the actress Mena Suvari; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MEH-nah').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Mena — routes layered

Variations

MeenaMinaPhilomena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mena mean?

Mena pets Philomena ('a friend of strength') or Wilhelmina, and is a Coptic/Egyptian name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mena?

It's said MEH-nah /ˈmɛ.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mena a boy or girl name?

Mena is a girl's name.

How popular is Mena?

Mena is a rare name in the U.S.