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Pooja

Girl name · Indian

Meaningworship · Sanskrit

Pooja is an Indian girl name meaning “worship”, 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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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Pooja would score 14 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
  • GenerationPooja peaked in 1997, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Pooja you'd meet today is about 28 years old.
  • HistoryPooja first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1976–2025

03570197620002018
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Pooja

Pooja is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “worship”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Indian names

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Questions about the name Pooja

What does the name Pooja mean?

Pooja means “worship” and comes from Sanskrit. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Archana (“worship”) and Vandana (“worship”).

What is the origin of the name Pooja?

Pooja 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 Pooja a boy or girl name?

Pooja is a girl name.

How popular is the name Pooja?

Pooja is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2018. It peaked at #1,419 in 1997, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Pooja?

If you like Pooja, you might also like Archana and Vandana.

What should I know before naming my baby Pooja?

Pooja is an Indian girl name meaning “worship”, 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.