Myna

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Pronounced MY-nah /ˈmaɪ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A nature name after the myna, a talking songbird of South Asia (from Hindi maina), or a variant of Mina ('love; protection'). Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A songbird name: Myna recalls the talking myna bird, or a Mina variant (said 'MY-nah'). Sweet and nature-linked.

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Origin LowEnglish, American

MeaningA nature name after the myna, a talking songbird of South Asia (from Hindi maina), or a variant of Mina ('love; protection'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#11794 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1919

Total births (all-time)≈ 301

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

Myna reads as a nature name after the myna songbird, or a variant of Mina ('love; protection'). Bright and gentle, its precise route is uncertain, which we note. Rare in the U.S. (said 'MY-nah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely. Rare, sweet, and nature-linked.

Did you know? Myna names the talking myna songbird of South Asia (from Hindi maina), and doubles as a variant of Mina — sweet and nature-linked, its route uncertain, which we note (said 'MY-nah').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Myna — Myna songbird or variant of Mina; route uncertain

Variations

MinaMainaMynah

Nicknames

MyNana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Myna mean?

Myna names the myna songbird or is a variant of Mina; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Myna?

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

Is Myna a boy or girl name?

Myna is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Myna?

Myna is a rare name in the U.S.