Meghana
Every Meghana since 1982 — 971 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Meghana
Meghana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,457 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 971 American babies have been named Meghana. Its peak came in 2001, when 65 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Meghana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Meghana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,457 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,721 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,662 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,523 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,332 |
| 2018 | 14 | #8,023 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,379 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,475 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,869 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,901 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,422 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,685 |
| 2011 | 37 | #4,044 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,359 |
| 2009 | 56 | #3,079 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,100 |
| 2007 | 40 | #3,959 |
| 2006 | 52 | #3,207 |
| 2005 | 63 | #2,699 |
| 2004 | 63 | #2,636 |
| 2003 | 56 | #2,788 |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,925 |
| 2001 | 65 | #2,428 |
| 2000 | 49 | #2,929 |
| 1995 | 31 | #3,554 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,960 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,164 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Meghana in 2025?
Meghana ranked #16,457 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Meghana?
971 babies have been named Meghana in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Meghana most popular?
Meghana peaked in 2001, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Meghana a boy or girl name?
Meghana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Meghana rising or falling?
Meghana is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.