Get Wordpress nav items by name

get_nav_items_by_name

/**
 * Get menu items based on name
 *
 * @param $menu_name
 * @return mixed|null
 */
function get_nav_items_by_name($menu_name) {
    $locations = get_nav_menu_locations();

    if (!isset($locations[$menu_name])) {
        return null;
    }

    $menu = wp_get_nav_menu_object($locations[$menu_name]);
    return wp_get_nav_menu_items($menu->term_id);
}