Mega
- US rank
- #6,143
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,075 in 2023
14 babies were named Mega in the US in 2025. It has climbed 153 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1974–2025
US births per million boys, 2015–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Mega you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 121,951 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Mega, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mega would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMega first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #5,075.
- New on the sceneMega wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2015.
- TrendMega has climbed 153 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,143. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Mega
Mega is a boy name of English origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ega”. US birth records list Mega for boys from 2015 to 2025, in 11 of those 11 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #5,075 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,143, with 14 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.5 | 397,351 girls |
| 1980s | 4.7 | 214,133 girls |
| 1990s | 2.6 | 384,615 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7.8 | 128,866 boys |
| 2020s | 7.9 | 126,582 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Mega
What is the origin of the name Mega?
Mega has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Mega a boy or girl name?
Mega is a boy name.
How popular is the name Mega?
Mega ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#5,075).