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soh-FEE-uh
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Meena
GirlSanskrit, Hindi· “precious stone, or fish”
- Meaning
- precious stone, or fish
- Origin
- Sanskrit, Hindi
- Pronunciation
- MEE-nuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,749
- US babies 2025
- 40
- Best rank
- #3,071 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Meena
Meena is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that is usually said to mean “precious stone, or fish”.
Meena is a name with several sources. In Sanskrit, mīna means fish, and it is also the name of the zodiac sign Pisces. In Persian and Urdu, mina means enamel or blue glass, and it is sometimes explained as precious stone. The Meenakshi temple in Madurai honors the goddess Meenakshi, fish-eyed, whose name comes from the Sanskrit word. It is said MEE-nuh. The name is used in India, Pakistan and among South Asian families. Mina is a related spelling.
Popularity over time
Meena first appears in US Social Security records in 1965. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #3,071 in 2023, and the most babies received it in 2008, when 54 were named Meena. In 2025, 40 babies were named Meena, and it ranked #3,749 nationally. That is 54% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #5,432 in 1980, #3,952 in 2000, #4,082 in 2010, and #3,749 in 2025. Of the 1,580 US girls named Meena since records began, 27% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 392 babies. Since 2010, 650 more have been named Meena.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kayanna, Jalena, Zuleika, Berlyn, and Jenaya.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Meena ranked highest in California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #2415 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Meena is usually pronounced MEE-nuh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with M and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Meena
A few middle names that flow with Meena: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Meena
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Meena mean?
Meena is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that is usually said to mean “precious stone, or fish”.
What is the origin of the name Meena?
Meena has Sanskrit and Hindi roots. Meena is a name with several sources.
Is Meena a popular name?
Not especially. Meena ranked #3,749 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Meena a boy or girl name?
Meena is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Meena?
Meena is usually pronounced MEE-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings