Rising since 1990, #3,389 for girls today.
Popularity of Meenakshi since 1985
Babies named Meenakshi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 125 |
| 2010s | 195 |
| 2020s | 166 |
Meaning & origin
Meenakshi is a name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in South India. In the United States, it first appeared in records in 1985 and has seen a rising trajectory since 1990. As of 2025, it ranks 3,389 and is given to about 1 in 35,717 girls annually. Its peak year so far is 2025, reflecting growing but still rare usage. The name is most common in New Jersey, California, and Texas, states with large Indian American communities. Meenakshi carries strong cultural and religious significance, as it is an epithet of the goddess Parvati and associated with the famous Meenakshi temple in Madurai.
Meenakshi is a Sanskrit compound of 'meena' (fish) and 'akshi' (eye), literally meaning 'fish-eyed.' In Hindu tradition, it is an epithet of the goddess Parvati, particularly associated with the Meenakshi temple in Madurai, India. The name has been widely used in South India for centuries.
Where Meenakshi is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Meenu, Mina
Sibling names for Meenakshi
Names that share Meenakshi's style, for a brother or sister.
