Skip to content
boyandgirlnames
0 saved

Prarthana

Girl name · Indian

Meaningprayer · Sanskrit

Prarthana is an Indian girl name meaning “prayer”, 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 flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

Did you know?

  • Hidden namesLook closely: Prarthana has the name Hana hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Prarthana would score 14 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
  • GenerationPrarthana is having its moment right now. Most Prarthanas are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Prarthana would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 270,270 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryPrarthana first shows up in US birth records in 2000, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
Baby in a pink top lying on a white blanket
hello, little Prarthana

US births per million girls, 2000–2025

03620002025

Similar names

Girl name: ElianaGirl name: LilianaUnisex name: ArianaGirl name: EllianaGirl name: AlanaGirl name: Aitana
Blend Prarthana with another name

Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.

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

About the name Prarthana

Prarthana is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “prayer”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. 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.

Origin:Indian names

More Indian girl names

Questions about the name Prarthana

What does the name Prarthana mean?

Prarthana means “prayer” and comes from Sanskrit. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Arabella (“possibly yielding to prayer”), Dua (“prayer”), Duaa (“prayer, supplication”) and Doaa (“prayer, supplication”).

What is the origin of the name Prarthana?

Prarthana 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 Prarthana a boy or girl name?

Prarthana is a girl name. In 2025, 6 US girls were named Prarthana.

How popular is the name Prarthana?

Prarthana ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2020, when it reached #10,250. Over the last five years it has slipped 2,958 places.

What names are similar to Prarthana?

If you like Prarthana, you might also like Arabella, Dua, Duaa and Doaa.

What should I know before naming my baby Prarthana?

Prarthana is an Indian girl name meaning “prayer”, 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 flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.