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Meenakshi Girl

Popularity: #921 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationMEE-nahk-shee / miːˈnɑːkʃi

Sanskrit; Tamil

Meaning

Sanskrit: 'one with beautiful eyes'; Tamil: 'goddess'

Historical & Cultural Background

Meenakshi is a traditional name in Indian culture, particularly associated with the goddess Meenakshi, who is worshipped primarily in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Meena' meaning 'fish' and 'Akshi' meaning 'eyes', symbolizing beauty and grace. The goddess Meenakshi is often depicted with fish-shaped eyes, and she is considered a form of the goddess Parvati. The name is popular among Tamil-speaking communities and is often used in various cultural and religious contexts.

Trend Summary

The name Meenakshi has maintained a steady presence in Indian naming trends, particularly in Tamil Nadu.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Meena
  • Akshi

International Variants

  • Minakshi (Hindi)
  • Minakshi (Bengali)

Famous people named Meenakshi

Meenakshi Seshadri is an Indian actress known for her work in Hindi films during the 1980s and 1990s.

Meenakshi Natarajan is an Indian politician who served as a Member of Parliament in India.

Meenakshi P. is a noted Indian classical dancer and choreographer recognized for her contributions to Bharatanatyam.

Meenakshi Iyer is a prominent Indian author known for her novels and short stories.

Fictional characters named Meenakshi

Meenakshi is a character in the Indian epic 'Mahabharata', known for her beauty and strength.

Meenakshi is a character in the Tamil film 'Meenakshi', representing the cultural significance of the name.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Meenakshi was first seen in the United States in 1985. Meenakshi has ranked as high as #1331 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New Jersey, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Meenakshi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Meenakshi (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19857
19925
19936
19965
19975
199910
20006
200112
20027
200313
200412
200514
200614
200710
200825
200912
201019
20119
201223
201321
201423
201519
201628
201715
201823
201915
202023
202126
202220
202323
202429