Menata Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: meh-NAH-tah //mɛˈnɑːtə//
Origin: Hebrew; African
Meaning: gift; to be blessed
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Menata is derived from the root word meaning 'gift' or 'to be blessed', often associated with divine favor. In some African cultures, the name may signify a blessing or a precious gift, reflecting the value placed on children and family.
The name embodies themes of gratitude and appreciation across these cultures.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Menata was first seen in the United States in 2024.
Menata has ranked as high as #1355 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Menata has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Menata is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Menata was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Menata
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Menata.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |