Girl · #5,243 in 2026

Mentha

Name: Popularity of the name Mentha in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Mentha, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Mentha, also known as mint, is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is estimated that 18 to 24 species exist, but the exact distinction between species is unclear. Hybridization occurs naturally where some species' ranges overlap. Many hybrids and cultivars are known.

Current Rank

#5,243

Peak Rank

#4,570 (1929)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1929

First Year

1948

Last Year

1929

Peak Year

#4570

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Mentha

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Etymology

An example of mint leaves The word "mint" descends from the Latin word mentha or menta , which is rooted in the Greek words μίνθα mintha , μίνθη minthē or μίντη mintē meaning " spearmint ". The plant was personified in Greek mythology as Minthe , a nymph who was beloved by Hades and was transformed into a mint plant by either Persephone or Demeter . [ citation needed ] This, in turn, ultimately derived from a proto-Indo-European root that is also the origin of the Sanskrit -mantha, mathana ( premna serratifolia ). References to "mint leaves", without a qualifier like "peppermint" or "apple min

The Story of Mentha

Mentha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1929, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1929, when 5 Menthas were born — ranking #4,570 that year. As of 2026, Mentha ranks #5,243 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 20 Menthas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Mentha

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mentha is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Mensa
Menta
Menna
Menthe
Mensah
Manthey
Manthei
Month
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Mina
Minna
Minah

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mentha

What does the name Mentha mean?

How popular is Mentha in 2026?

In 2026, Mentha ranks #5,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Mentha most popular?

Mentha reached its peak popularity in 1929, ranking #4,570 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Mentha a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Mentha is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Mentha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mentha include Almetter, Burdie, Cleoma. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mentha

Mentha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1929 and has accumulated 20 births in the dataset. Mentha's peak popularity came in 1929 when it ranked #4,570. Use the chart and map above to compare Mentha's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.