Menaal
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Menaal: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2013.
Menaal is a name of Urdu origin, drawn from the beautiful flowering branch of the henna plant. It carries lyrical meanings of “a gentle, slender branch” or “tendril,” evoking images of grace and delicate beauty. While not widely known in Scotland, the name has gained modest recognition through Menaal Shams, a Pakistani actress and model who has appeared in Urdu television dramas. The name’s root shares a close botanical link with Mehndi, the traditional art of body decoration using henna paste. As a given name, Menaal offers a soft, melodious sound and a nature-inspired meaning that feels both contemporary and culturally rich, particularly appealing for families seeking a name with South Asian heritage.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20133 babies
- Latest (2013)
- #8163 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2013
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y