Meena
Borrowed from Hindi मीना (mīnā), from Sanskrit मीन (mīna, “fish, synonym of the patron deity Matsya”).
Every Meena since 1965 — 1,592 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Meena
Meena is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,749 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1965, 1,592 American babies have been named Meena. Its peak came in 2008, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Meena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Meena year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3,749 | — | — |
| 2024 | 36 | #4,094 | — | — |
| 2023 | 54 | #3,071 | — | — |
| 2022 | 46 | #3,454 | — | — |
| 2021 | 43 | #3,596 | — | — |
| 2020 | 39 | #3,763 | — | — |
| 2019 | 35 | #4,125 | — | — |
| 2018 | 47 | #3,378 | — | — |
| 2017 | 43 | #3,603 | — | — |
| 2016 | 45 | #3,502 | — | — |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,246 | — | — |
| 2014 | 41 | #3,763 | — | — |
| 2013 | 42 | #3,683 | — | — |
| 2012 | 40 | #3,891 | — | — |
| 2011 | 36 | #4,127 | — | — |
| 2010 | 37 | #4,082 | — | — |
| 2009 | 41 | #3,846 | — | — |
| 2008 | 54 | #3,147 | — | — |
| 2007 | 41 | #3,893 | — | — |
| 2006 | 50 | #3,293 | — | — |
| 2005 | 42 | #3,563 | — | — |
| 2004 | 49 | #3,155 | — | — |
| 2003 | 40 | #3,573 | — | — |
| 2002 | 38 | #3,566 | — | — |
| 2001 | 32 | #4,002 | — | — |
| 2000 | 32 | #3,952 | — | — |
| 1995 | 28 | #3,840 | — | — |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,344 | — | — |
| 1985 | 19 | #4,226 | — | — |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,432 | — | — |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,261 | — | — |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,962 | — | — |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,263 | — | — |
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Famous people named Meena
- Meena Kumari Actor · 1933–1972
- Meena Keshwar Kamal Social activist · 1956–1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Meena mean?
Borrowed from Hindi मीना (mīnā), from Sanskrit मीन (mīna, “fish, synonym of the patron deity Matsya”).
How popular is the name Meena in 2025?
Meena ranked #3,749 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Meena?
1,592 babies have been named Meena in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Meena most popular?
Meena peaked in 2008, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Meena a boy or girl name?
Meena is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Meena rising or falling?
Meena is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Meena?
Well-known people named Meena include Meena Kumari (actor), Meena Keshwar Kamal (social activist).