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Medha

Girl name · Indian

Meaningintellect · Sanskrit

Medha is an Indian girl name meaning “intellect”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Medha and you get Ahmed. Same letters, different name.
  • GenerationMedha peaked in 2011, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Medha you'd meet today is about 14 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Medha would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 94,340 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryMedha first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1993–2025

018.537199320002025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Medha

Medha is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “intellect”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Medha

What does the name Medha mean?

Medha means “intellect” and comes from Sanskrit.

What is the origin of the name Medha?

Medha is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).

Is Medha a boy or girl name?

Medha is a girl name. In 2025, 17 US girls were named Medha.

How popular is the name Medha?

Medha ranked #6,546 for US girls in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 2011, when it reached #2,725. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,898 places.

What should I know before naming my baby Medha?

Medha is an Indian girl name meaning “intellect”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.