Megha
Girl name · Hindu · Indian · Welsh
Meaningcloud · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #8,362
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,171 in 2001
12 babies were named Megha in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,695 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1978–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Megha you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 133,333 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Megha, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Megha would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMegha first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2001, when it ranked #2,171. Today it's #8,362, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMegha was 3.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 34,965 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 133,333.
- TrendMegha has slipped 2,695 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,362. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Megha means “cloud”. Our records link it to Hindu, Indian and Welsh roots.
About the name Megha
Megha is a girl name of Hindu, Indian and Welsh origin meaning “cloud”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-gha”. US birth records list Megha for girls from 1978 to 2025, in 47 of those 48 years. Its best year was 2001, when it ranked #2,171 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,362, with 12 babies.
Origin:Hindu namesIndian namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.9 | 512,821 girls |
| 1980s | 8.7 | 114,811 girls |
| 1990s | 16 | 62,112 girls |
| 2000s | 23 | 43,141 girls |
| 2010s | 12 | 81,766 girls |
| 2020s | 11 | 90,090 girls |
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Questions about the name Megha
What does the name Megha mean?
Megha means “cloud” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Megha?
Megha has Hindu, Indian, Welsh roots in our records. Other Hindu names include Maya, Lyla, Arya.
Is Megha a boy or girl name?
Megha is a girl name.
How popular is the name Megha?
Megha ranked #8,362 for US girls in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 2001 (#2,171).